Harbinger Motors Inc.
Controls Engineer, Power Electronics
Garden Grove, CA · Senior
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About the role
- As the Controls Engineer, you will serve as the technical leader for our power electronics control systems.
- Your expertise will directly impact the reliability and efficiency of our medium-duty EV platform's charging and drivetrain systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development an d implementation of advanced control algorithms for high-power electronics, including AC-DC, DC-DC, AFE, and multi-level inverters.
- Design mode l-based embedded control architectures using MATLAB/Simulink and validate them utilizing Typhoon HIL and real-time platforms.
- Manage and oversee the firmware engineering lifecycle for power electronics, from C/C++ development to hardware-software integration.
- Drive system reliability and quality improvements across solid-state converter designs utilizing Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies.
- Collaborate with battery and integration teams to implement fast DC charging protocols (e.g., CCS, NACS) and ensure seamless BMS integration.
- Joining our multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will drive the modeling, development, and validation of advanced embedded controls for high-power solid-state conv erters and inverters.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in power electronics, solid-state converters, and embedded control systems.
- Proficiency in model-based design (MATLAB/Simulink), HIL validation (Typhoon), and microcontroller programming (C/C++, TI C2000).
- Strong understanding of high-power converter topologies (DAB, resonant converters) and advanced inverter control strategies.
- Excellent technical leadership skills with a proven history of managing complex R&D projects and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or equivalent practical experience.
- Required Skills & Experience
Nice to have
- Experience working with megawatt-scale EV charging infrastructure and energy storage control systems.
- Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, J1939) and relevant safety standards (UL 3141, IEC 62619).
- Proven track record of scaling high-voltage power electronics systems (480V+) from initial architecture to production.
- Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens
Compensation
- California Pay Range
- $160,000 - $200,000 USD
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
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Equal opportunity
- Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
- Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities.
- If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at info@harbingermotors.com.
- Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data").
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