Controls Engineer, Power Electronics
Harbinger Motors Inc.•Garden Grove, CA
•$160,000 - $200,000
About The Position
Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle company developing medium-duty EV and hybrid platforms. The Controls Engineer will serve as the technical leader for power electronics control systems on a multidisciplinary engineering team, leading the modeling, development, and validation of embedded controls for high-power solid-state converters and inverters. The work will affect the reliability and efficiency of the platform’s charging and drivetrain systems.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in power electronics, solid-state converters, and embedded control systems.
- Proficiency in model-based design using MATLAB/Simulink, HIL validation using Typhoon, and microcontroller programming in C/C++ and TI C2000.
- Strong understanding of high-power converter topologies, including DAB and resonant converters, and advanced inverter control strategies.
- Excellent technical leadership skills and a proven history of managing complex R&D projects and multidisciplinary teams.
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or equivalent practical experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with megawatt-scale EV charging infrastructure and energy storage control systems.
- Familiarity with automotive communication protocols such as CAN and J1939, and safety standards including UL 3141 and IEC 62619.
- Proven track record of scaling high-voltage power electronics systems (480V+) from initial architecture to production.
- Advanced certification in Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).
Responsibilities
- Lead development and implementation of advanced control algorithms for high-power electronics, including AC-DC, DC-DC, AFE, and multilevel inverters.
- Design model-based embedded control architectures using MATLAB/Simulink and validate them with Typhoon HIL and real-time platforms.
- Manage and oversee the power-electronics firmware lifecycle, from C/C++ development through hardware-software integration.
- Drive reliability and quality improvements for solid-state converter designs using Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies.
- Collaborate with battery and integration teams to implement fast DC charging protocols, including CCS and NACS, and ensure seamless BMS integration.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% employee coverage.
- Early-stage stock options.
- Retirement savings options including 401(k), HSA, and FSA.
- Generous paid time off and parental leave.
- Annual vacation bonus.
- Wellness and fertility benefits.
- Cell phone stipend.
- Complimentary meals and stocked kitchens.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
