Harbinger Motors
Controls Engineer, Vehicle Controls
$120K–$160K
Garden Grove, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- Garden Grove, CA
Garden Grove, California, United States - Experience
- 2-5 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Develop and validate supervisory control algorithms for Harbinger’s medium-duty EV and hybrid platforms, from requirements and model testing through vehicle debugging and integration.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow control models; develop requirements, MIL tests, and CI pipelines.
- Integrate diagnostics and production code, calibrate controls, and debug vehicle behavior using CAN data and Vector tools.
- Investigate test and fleet issues, implement fixes, and collaborate on vehicle integration and hands-on testing.
What they ask for
- Strong proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow, with experience developing automotive or vehicle control software using model-based design.
- Experience with control theory, software requirements and MIL testing, and working knowledge of C.
- Experience with CAN communication and Vector tools, control calibration, version control, and structured software development.
- Bachelor's degree in a specified engineering field or equivalent practical experience; valid driver's license and willingness to travel occasionally.
Nice to have
- Experience with EV or hybrid supervisory, energy management, or powertrain controls; SAE J1939 and commercial vehicle networks.
- Experience with automotive diagnostics, AUTOSAR, SIL/HIL, model-based CI, functional safety, or requirements management tools.
Pay
$120,000 — $160,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, C, CANalyzer, CANape, vSignalyzer, Git
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