Software Test Engineer, HIL

About Harbinger

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.

 

Job Summary

 

We're seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Software Test Engineer to focus on Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing for our Vehicle Control Unit (VCU). In this role, you'll be instrumental in validating the VCU's software and its functionality in a simulated environment, ensuring the seamless and safe operation of our vehicles. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and controls engineers, to identify and resolve defects early in the development cycle. Your work will directly contribute to the safety, reliability, and performance of our proprietary EV platforms.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Design & Development: Create, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, test plans, and test cases specifically for VCU software using HIL systems.

• Test Execution: Configure and execute HIL tests to validate VCU functionalities, including control algorithms, vehicle dynamics, and communication protocols.

• Analysis & Reporting: Analyze test results, identify, document, and track software defects and issues, and collaborate with development teams to ensure timely resolution.

• HIL System Management: Maintain and update HIL test setups and tools (e.g., dSPACE, Vector CANoe, MATLAB/Simulink) to ensure they accurately simulate real-world vehicle conditions.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with software, hardware, and controls engineers to understand system requirements and ensure testability from the initial design phase.

 

 

Qualifications

 

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in software testing, with a focus on embedded systems and HIL testing, preferably within the automotive or aerospace industry.

• Technical Skills:

  • HIL Platforms: Hands-on experience with HIL test environments such as dSPACE, Vector, or National Instruments.

  • Programming: Strong proficiency in scripting languages like Python for test automation.

  • Modeling: Experience with MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling and control algorithm development.

  • Communication Protocols: Familiarity with automotive communication protocols like CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.

  • VCU Knowledge: A solid understanding of Vehicle Control Units and their role in managing powertrain, chassis, and other vehicle systems.

• Soft Skills:

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a meticulous attention to detail.

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, agile environment.

 

 

Key Benefits & Perks:

• 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

California Pay Range$115,000—$135,000 USDEqual Opportunity Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.   Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at info@harbingermotors.com.   Candidate Data Privacy Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Harbinger may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.   Harbinger may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our HR, legal, and finance teams, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Harbinger affiliates; and (iii) Harbinger’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.   Harbinger may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.   Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Harbinger and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Harbinger unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.