Software Engineer, Firmware (Motor Controls)

$140k - $180k

Full-time

Harbinger Motors

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
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 View email address on ev.careers.
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