Harbinger · 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Firmware (Motor Controls)
Garden Grove, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
3+ years expHarbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. The Software Engineer, Firmware (Motor Controls) will design and implement embedded firmware for advanced motor control systems in electric vehicles, ensuring optimal performance and seamless integration with hardware and software teams.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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 complex timer and cross-triggering peripherals such as eTPU and GTM
Experience with embedded development tools
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
Benefits
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
Company
Harbinger
Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle company that focuses on chassis architecture design.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$362.7MKey Investors
Greycroft
2025-11-13Series C· $160M
2025-01-14Series B· $100M
2024-05-21Series Unknown· $13M
Leadership Team
John Harris
CoFounder and CEO
Phillip Weicker
Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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2025-11-21
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