Controls Engineer, Power Electronics

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:
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As the Controls Engineer, you will serve as the technical leader for our power electronics control systems. Joining our multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will drive the modeling, development, and validation of advanced embedded controls for high-power solid-state converters and inverters. Your expertise will directly impact the reliability and efficiency of our medium-duty EV platform's charging and drivetrain systems.

• Lead the development and implementation of advanced control algorithms for high-power electronics, including AC-DC, DC-DC, AFE, and multi-level inverters.
• Design mode l-based embedded control architectures using MATLAB/Simulink and validate them utilizing Typhoon HIL and real-time platforms.
• Manage and oversee the firmware engineering lifecycle for power electronics, from C/C++ development to hardware-software integration.
• Drive system reliability and quality improvements across solid-state converter designs utilizing Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies.
• Collaborate with battery and integration teams to implement fast DC charging protocols (e.g., CCS, NACS) and ensure seamless BMS integration.

• 10+ years of experience in power electronics, solid-state converters, and embedded control systems.
• Proficiency in model-based design (MATLAB/Simulink), HIL validation (Typhoon), and microcontroller programming (C/C++, TI C2000).
• Strong understanding of high-power converter topologies (DAB, resonant converters) and advanced inverter control strategies.
• Excellent technical leadership skills with a proven history of managing complex R&D projects and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience working with megawatt-scale EV charging infrastructure and energy storage control systems.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, J1939) and relevant safety standards (UL 3141, IEC 62619).
• Proven track record of scaling high-voltage power electronics systems (480V+) from initial architecture to production.
• Advanced certification in Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).

• Early-stage Stock Options
• Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
• Annual Vacation Bonus
• Wellness & Fertility Benefits
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

$160,000 - $200,000 USD

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