Firmware Software Engineer; Motor Controls

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in embedded systems development and advanced motor control algorithms, focusing on electric vehicle powertrain applications
• Education:
  
  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
• 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
• 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
• Exceptional problem‑solving abilities, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills

• Reports To:
  
  VP, Software
• Harbinger Motors, an innovator in the electric vehicle industry, is seeking a talented and detail‑oriented Firmware Engineer with a specialization in Motor Controls
• This role will play a crucial part in designing, developing, and optimizing firmware to drive high‑efficiency electric motors and inverters
• 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