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Embedded Engineer, Vehicle Security

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Harbinger Motors

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United States , Garden Grove

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Salary:

180000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

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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