Thermal Engineer, Analysis
Harbinger Motors Inc.
| Company | Harbinger Motors Inc. |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Garden Grove |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
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. The Thermal Engineering team is looking for a seasoned thermal analysis engineer to support the future of medium duty trucks. The candidate will be responsible for developing thermal simulations to support the design and development of electric motors, batteries, power electronics and more. You will also be expected to work with test engineers to validate your simulation results and provide feedback to the design team to improve the products performance and reliability. Applicants should thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and be able to collaborate well with cross-funcational teams.
What you will do:
Develop and document thermal simulations for various vehicle components in a 3D simulation environment.
Assess the thermal performance of vehicle components under both steady-state and transient conditions, providing performance recommendations to design engineers.
Document and post-process simulation results in an organized manner.
Develop test plans and support the test team in gathering data from physical systems.
Iterate simulation models to achieve strong correlation and build confidence in results.
Use simulation models and tools to identify root causes of issues observed during testing and provide feedback to improve reliability.
Who you are:
Hold a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent relevant educational credential.
Have 5+ years of experience in thermal and/or fluid analysis.
Demonstrate strong proficiency in STAR-CCM+ or similar analysis tools.
Possess the ability to run large simulation models on HPC clusters.
Communicate simulation results effectively in both oral and written formats.
Exhibit strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate in a dynamic team environment.
Bring hands-on experience in testing automotive components.
Experience with multi-phase simulations (e.g., VoF or Mixture Multi-Phase) is a significant plus.
Familiarity with 1D analysis tools is considered a bonus.
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 $140,000 — $160,000 USD Equal 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 [email protected].
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