Senior Electrical Test Engineer

The role

You will lead prototype bring-up, Design Verification (DV) and Production Verification (PV) testing, and long-term reliability programs. This role involves testing power electronics, PCBAs, and high-voltage subsystems through hands-on bench work and custom test fixture design.

What you will do

• Lead hands-on bench bring-up, commissioning, and validation testing for power electronics, PCBAs, and high-voltage (HV) subsystems.
• Develop, execute, and maintain Design Verification Plans & Reports (DVP&R).
• Design and build custom in-house test fixtures, automation setups, and test equipment.
• Lead root-cause analysis (RCA) for bench/field test failures.
• Participate in DFMEA sessions.
• Perform reliability calculations to refine test profiles.
• Document structured test findings and report outcomes to stakeholders.
• Interface with suppliers to drive product quality improvements.
• Train test technicians on standard operating procedures for complex test rigs.
• Ensure all testing adheres to high-voltage safety protocols.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of industry experience in electrical design/testing
• Experience with performing reliability calculations and developing test profiles
• Experience with hands-on testing of power electronics devices, PCBAs, or battery systems
• Experience with tools like CANalyzer, CANape, CANoe, NI LabVIEW, etc.
• Experience with coding languages for data analysis, such as Python or Matlab
• Great communication skills - written & verbal

Nice to have

• Familiarity with EV powertrain architecture and associated HV devices, such as DCDC converters, on-board chargers, junction boxes, inverters, battery, etc.
• Experience with data analytics and/or test automation
• Knowledge of automotive and industrial standard tests

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
• Early-stage Stock Options
• Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
• Annual Vacation Bonus
• Wellness & Fertility Benefits
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

About the company

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company. Their team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts works to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support medium-duty EVs and Hybrids.