Full Time
Professional
LiveWire is soulful by design, transforming the everyday into urban adventure and beyond. Drawing on its DNA as an agile disruptor from the lineage of Harley-Davidson and capitalizing on a decade of learnings in the EV sector, LiveWire’s ambition is to be the most desirable electric motorcycle brand in the world. With a dedicated focus on EV, LiveWire plans to develop the technology of the future and to invest in the capabilities needed to lead the transformation of motorcycling. LiveWire benefits from Harley-Davidson’s engineering expertise, manufacturing footprint, supply chain infrastructure, and global logistics capabilities. Innovating by design and attracting industry-leading talent, LiveWire is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.
Job Summary
Our engineering team at the LiveWire Labs facility in Milwaukee, WI is in search of a talented Staff Motor Controls Engineer to join our team. Depending on experience, the position level may be Principal. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-performance electric motorcycles, pushing the limits of motor control systems for performance, cost, efficiency, and safety.
You will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and implementing motor control strategies for our electric motorcycle platforms. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to enhance the performance and rideability of electric motorcycles, ensuring optimal power delivery, energy efficiency, and rider experience.
This is what you’ll do:
- Design and implement motor control algorithms including torque and speed control, regenerative braking, and performance tuning.
- Implement advanced control strategies to optimize motor efficiency and response.
- Develop software-based resolver and sensor-less position sensing methods.
- Facilitate seamless integration with batteries, inverters, and vehicle control units (VCUs).
- Validate motorcycle performance metrics through simulation and physical testing.
- Conduct thermal and safety analyses to ensure that motor control systems operate within safe thermal limits and meet relevant safety standards.
- Collaborate with embedded software engineers to implement control algorithms on real-time embedded systems, ensuring robust performance and responsiveness.
- Contribute to the development of new motor control technologies and innovative features.
- Continuously monitor and improve throttle response and traction control performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve motor control issues from test and field reports.
Education Required
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineer, or related technical degree. Advanced technical degree is a plus.
Experience Required
- Minimum 8+ years of related experience in the following areas.
- Proven experience designing and implementing motor control systems for electric vehicles.
- Strong understanding of motor control theory, including techniques such as Field-Oriented Control (FOC), Direct Torque Control (DTC), and regenerative braking systems.
- Hands-on experience with electric motors, power electronics, and embedded systems.
- Proficiency with simulation tools for motor control design, testing, and validation.
- Experience with vehicle network and calibration tools such as Vector and ATI Vision.
- Familiarity with standards and regulations relevant to automotive or motorcycle systems
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills for motor control and embedded systems.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and rider experience in two-wheeled vehicles.
- Experience with high-voltage systems (e.g., battery packs and power electronics)
- Familiarity with HiL (Hardware-in-Loop) and SiL (Software-in-Loop) testing.
- Understanding of thermal management techniques and integration of cooling systems.
- Passion for motorcycles, electric vehicles, and sustainable transportation technologies.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Pay Range: $112,400 – $174,200
The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.
LiveWire is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.
We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401(K) program, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more.