Software Engineer, Firmware (Motor Controls)

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.

What You'll Do:

• Firmware Development: Design and implement embedded firmware for advanced motor control systems in electric vehicles

Board Support Package and Driver configuration: Configure board support packages from microcontroller suppliers for enablement and optimal performance of application software in real-time applications.

• Motor Control Algorithms: Implement and optimize control algorithms including Field-Oriented Control


• Performance Optimization: Enhance the efficiency of CPU performance, reducing overhead, optimizing memory footprint, and meeting performance and safety goals of the system.


• Testing & Validation: Perform testing, debugging, and validation of firmware using real-time simulation, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)


• Integration & Debugging: Work closely with hardware, software, and power electronics teams to ensure seamless integration of firmware with motor control systems.


• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of firmware design, development processes, and testing methodologies.

Who You Are:

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


• Experience:




• 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.


• Technical 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 .


• Tools & Technologies:




• Experience with embedded development tools


• Proficient in testing and debugging tools such as oscilloscopes , logic analyzers , and HIL testing environments .

Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills.

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 - $180,000 USD

Equal Opportunity

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