Embedded Engineer, Vehicle Security Jobs

Harbinger Motors

Location:
United States, Garden Grove

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

180000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

At Harbinger Motors, we’re building the next generation of electric medium-duty trucks and chassis systems. Our clean-sheet platform combines advanced embedded control, drive-by-wire, and electrified powertrain technologies to deliver a safer, smarter, and more efficient vehicle foundation. As part of the Software team, you’ll focus on securing the embedded systems that power Harbinger’s vehicles. From bootloaders and firmware to in-vehicle networks and update mechanisms, you’ll help ensure that our software is resilient against cyber threats and built with safety and trust at its core.

Job Responsibility:

Collaborate with software and hardware teams to design and implement security-critical features for embedded controllers and vehicle networks
Develop and maintain secure embedded Linux and RTOS environments across control modules for propulsion, chassis, and body systems
Design and integrate mechanisms for: Secure boot and firmware integrity verification, Cryptographic key management and hardware security modules (HSMs), Secure OTA (over-the-air) updates and signed software deployment, Encrypted and authenticated vehicle communications (CAN, CAN FD, Automotive Ethernet), Trusted execution environments (ARM TrustZone, TPMs)
Participate in threat modeling, secure code reviews, and vulnerability assessments
Support compliance with emerging vehicle security standards (ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29 R155/R156)
Contribute to system-level design decisions that strengthen the vehicle’s overall security architecture

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
3+ years of experience developing and securing embedded systems (Linux or RTOS)
Strong proficiency in C++, C and/or Rust for low-level software development
Experience in at least one of the following: Linux kernel or driver development, Platform firmware (U-Boot, EDK2), Trusted OS development (OP-TEE, Trusty), Security co-processor or TPM firmware
Familiarity with ARM-based SoCs used in automotive or industrial applications (e.g., NXP, Renesas, NVIDIA Jetson, TI)
Working knowledge of vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet)
Must be a U.S. Person due to access to export-controlled technology

Nice to have:

Experience implementing security features in automotive or commercial EV platforms, especially medium-duty trucks or chassis control systems
Familiarity with drive-by-wire architectures, domain controllers, or electrified chassis systems
Knowledge of AUTOSAR Security, secure diagnostics (UDS), or secure update frameworks
Understanding of functional safety (ISO 26262) and its relationship to security
Experience with cryptography, PKI, or secure manufacturing and provisioning processes for embedded ECUs

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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