Harbinger Motors
Controls Engineer, Power Electronics
$160K–$200K
Garden Grove, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Location
- Garden Grove, CA
Garden Grove, California, United States - Experience
- 10+ years in power electronics, solid-state converters, and embedded control systems.
- Education
- Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Leads the development, implementation, and validation of embedded controls and firmware for power-electronics converters and inverters used in EV charging and drivetrain systems.
What you'll do
- Develop control algorithms and model-based embedded architectures, and validate them with HIL and real-time platforms.
- Oversee the power-electronics firmware lifecycle, from C/C++ development through hardware-software integration.
- Improve converter reliability and quality, and collaborate on fast-charging protocols and BMS integration.
What they ask for
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Typhoon HIL validation, and microcontroller programming with C/C++ and TI C2000.
- Strong understanding of high-power converter topologies, including DAB and resonant converters, and advanced inverter control strategies.
- Technical leadership and a record of managing complex R&D projects and multidisciplinary teams.
- Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics, or equivalent practical experience.
Nice to have
- Experience with megawatt-scale EV charging infrastructure and energy-storage control systems.
- Familiarity with CAN, J1939, UL 3141, IEC 62619, or scaling 480V+ systems to production; advanced DFSS certification.
Pay
$160,000 — $200,000 USD base salary
Tools
MATLAB/Simulink, Typhoon HIL, C/C++, TI C2000, DAB, CCS, NACS, BMS
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