Software Engineer, Firmware (Motor Controls) Jobs

Harbinger Motors

Location:
United States, Garden Grove

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

140000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

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

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

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Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

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