Embedded Engineer, Harbinger Motors
Vehicle Security
$160-220k
+ Early-stage Stock Options
Must be a U.S. Person
Office located in Garden Grove, CA
Commercial EV manufacturer
Be an early applicant
Commercial EV manufacturer
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$160-220k
+ Early-stage Stock Options
Must be a U.S. Person
Office located in Garden Grove, CA
101-200 employees
Company mission
To transform the automotive and transportation industries, bringing to market EVs developed from the ground up to address the needs of the medium-duty vehicle industry.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience developing and securing embedded systems (Linux or RTOS)
- Strong proficiency in C++, C and/or Rust for low-level software development
- Experience in at least one of the following:
- Linux kernel or driver development
- Platform firmware (U-Boot, EDK2)
- Trusted OS development (OP-TEE, Trusty)
- Security co-processor or TPM firmware
- Familiarity with ARM-based SoCs used in automotive or industrial applications (e.g., NXP, Renesas, NVIDIA Jetson, TI)
- Working knowledge of vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet)
- Must be a U.S. Person due to access to export-controlled technology
Desirable
- Experience implementing security features in automotive or commercial EV platforms, especially medium-duty trucks or chassis control systems
- Familiarity with drive-by-wire architectures, domain controllers, or electrified chassis systems
- Knowledge of AUTOSAR Security, secure diagnostics (UDS), or secure update frameworks
- Understanding of functional safety (ISO 26262) and its relationship to security
- Experience with cryptography, PKI, or secure manufacturing and provisioning processes for embedded ECUs
What the job involves
- At Harbinger Motors, we’re building the next generation of electric medium-duty trucks and chassis systems
- Our clean-sheet platform combines advanced embedded control, drive-by-wire, and electrified powertrain technologies to deliver a safer, smarter, and more efficient vehicle foundation
- As part of the Software team, you’ll focus on securing the embedded systems that power Harbinger’s vehicles
- From bootloaders and firmware to in-vehicle networks and update mechanisms, you’ll help ensure that our software is resilient against cyber threats and built with safety and trust at its core
- Collaborate with software and hardware teams to design and implement security-critical features for embedded controllers and vehicle networks
- Develop and maintain secure embedded Linux and RTOS environments across control modules for propulsion, chassis, and body systems
- Design and integrate mechanisms for:
- Secure boot and firmware integrity verification
- Cryptographic key management and hardware security modules (HSMs)
- Secure OTA (over-the-air) updates and signed software deployment
- Encrypted and authenticated vehicle communications (CAN, CAN FD, Automotive Ethernet)
- Trusted execution environments (ARM TrustZone, TPMs)
- Participate in threat modeling, secure code reviews, and vulnerability assessments
- Support compliance with emerging vehicle security standards (ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29 R155/R156)
- Contribute to system-level design decisions that strengthen the vehicle’s overall security architecture
Our take
Traditionally, commercial fleets and medium-duty vehicle operators have faced barriers such as high acquisition costs and limited options in the electric vehicle market. Harbinger aims to disrupt this landscape by developing an electric stripped chassis that specifically caters to the performance, durability, and lifespan expectations of Class 4 to Class 6 vehicles.
The company's focus on delivering an EV platform priced with zero acquisition premium addresses a key obstacle in the widespread adoption of EVs within the commercial sector. With impressive funding to its name, Harbinger Motors is ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of electric mobility for commercial and specialty vehicles; focussing on enhancing safety, driver experience, and overall vehicle operation.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jan 2025
$100m
SERIES B
May 2024
$13m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $197.7m
Company benefits
- 100% Comprehensive Health Coverage: You and your loved ones are covered with top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Accelerate Your Wealth: As one of our first 100 employees, you'll have the opportunity to rev up your financial future with early-stage stock options
- Unleash Your Time: Take control of your work-life balance. Salaried teammates receive flexible PTO and the freedom to celebrate holidays and wellness days as you see fit
- Cruise into Vacations: Enjoy an exciting annual vacation stipend to help you recharge your batteries
- Fuel Your Day: Forget brown bag lunches; we've got you covered with paid lunches and dinners to keep you energized
Company HQ
West Rancho Dominguez, CA
Leadership
John Henry Harris
(CEO)Previously worked at OED Consulting Engineers as a Hardware Engineering Consultant. They also served as the Head of Sentry Tower Hardware and principal Mechanical Engineer at Anduril Industries.
Phillip Weicker
(CTO)Previously co-founded Cannoo and held various roles at the company between 2017 and 2020. Before Cannoo, they worked at Faraday Future where they served as the Director and Senior Manager of Battery Systems.
William Eberts
(COO)Previously worked as an Engineering Project Manager at Anduril Industries. Before that, they were a Program Manager at Cannoo.
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