Software Engineer, Firmware (Motor Controls)

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.

About the role

• Design and implement embedded firmware for advanced motor control systems in electric vehicles.
• Configure board support packages from microcontroller suppliers for enablement and optimal performance of application software in real-time applications.
• Implement and optimize control algorithms including Field-Oriented Control.
• Enhance the efficiency of CPU performance, reducing overhead, optimizing memory footprint, and meeting performance and safety goals of the system.
• Perform testing, debugging, and validation of firmware using real-time simulation, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL).
• Work closely with hardware, software, and power electronics teams to ensure seamless integration of firmware with motor control systems.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of firmware design, development processes, and testing methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in embedded firmware development, with a focus on motor controls and electric vehicle applications.
• Hands-on experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers or equivalent platforms.

Skills

• Proficient in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of motor control algorithms and digital signal processing (DSP).
• Experience with control theory, PID tuning, and sensorless control techniques.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, I2C, and UART.
• Knowledge of complex timer and cross-triggering peripherals such as eTPU and GTM.
• Experience with embedded development tools.
• Proficient in testing and debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and HIL testing environments.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills.

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.

Pay

California Pay Range $140,000—$180,000 USD