Controls Engineer, Power Electronics

Location: Garden Grove, California, United States

Salary: $160,000–$200,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global is an American commercial electric vehicle company developing a platform for medium-duty electric and hybrid vehicles.

What you will do

• Lead the development and implementation of advanced control algorithms for high-power AC-DC, DC-DC, AFE, and multi-level inverter systems.
• Design model-based embedded control architectures with MATLAB/Simulink and validate them using Typhoon HIL and real-time platforms.
• Manage the power electronics firmware lifecycle, including C/C++ development and hardware-software integration.
• Drive reliability and quality improvements for solid-state converter designs using Design for Six Sigma methodologies.
• Collaborate with battery and integration teams on fast DC charging protocols, including CCS and NACS, and BMS integration.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in power electronics, solid-state converters, and embedded control systems.
• Proficiency in model-based design with MATLAB/Simulink, HIL validation with Typhoon, and microcontroller programming using 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 have

• Experience with megawatt-scale EV charging infrastructure and energy storage control systems.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols, including CAN and J1939, and safety standards UL 3141 and IEC 62619.
• Experience scaling high-voltage power electronics systems at 480V or higher from initial architecture through production.
• Advanced Design for Six Sigma certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Multidisciplinary engineering environment focused on commercial EV innovation.
• 100% employee-covered health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Early-stage stock options and retirement savings with 401(k), HSA, and FSA.
• Paid time off, parental leave, and an annual vacation bonus.
• Wellness and fertility benefits, cell phone stipend, complimentary meals, and stocked kitchens.