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.

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.

Job Overview

Harbinger Motors, an innovator in the electric vehicle industry, is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Firmware Engineer with a specialization in Motor Controls. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in embedded systems development and advanced motor control algorithms, focusing on electric vehicle powertrain applications. This role will play a crucial part in designing, developing, and optimizing firmware to drive high-efficiency electric motors and inverters.

What You'll Do

• Firmware Development:
  Design and implement embedded firmware for advanced motor control systems in electric vehicles.
• Motor Control Algorithms:
  Develop and optimize control algorithms such as Field-Oriented Control (FOC), Vector Control, and Direct Torque Control (DTC).
• Control Strategies:
  Implement control strategies for BLDC, PMSM, and AC Induction Motors.
• Performance Optimization:
  Enhance the efficiency, responsiveness, and safety of motor control systems through software development and tuning.
• Testing & Validation:
  Perform testing, debugging, and validation of firmware using real-time simulation, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and Motor Test Benches.
• 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.

• 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 inverter technologies and power electronics.
• Tools & Technologies:
• Experience with embedded development tools (IAR, Keil, Eclipse) and MATLAB/Simulink for control algorithm development.
• 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.

• 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