Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

Arc Boat Company • Torrance, CA

120d • $110,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Arc is building 100% electric boats from the ground up, aiming to provide a better boating experience by rethinking every detail of the boat. This position is a full-time, on-site role at our Los Angeles headquarters, where you will report to the Lead, Electrical Hardware Engineer and work closely with a lean, high-trust team. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about our mission, adapts quickly, takes ownership, and pays attention to details.

Requirements

• Experience with PCB schematic capture and layout (Altium preferred)
• Proficiency in analog and digital circuit design
• Strong grasp of core Electrical Engineering principles
• Hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes, probes, multimeters, and power supplies
• Proven ability to develop and troubleshoot hardware

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with marine or automotive ISO/IEC standards
• Experience with hardware-level implementation of protocols (CAN, USB, SPI, I²C, LIN)
• Proficiency with CANbus and CAN tools
• Exposure to high-volume consumer hardware development
• Programming experience in Python (openHTF), Linux, or C
• Experience with audio amplifier, touchscreen, or computing hardware design
• Experience getting designs to pass FCC or other EMI/EMC compliance standards
• Ability to clearly articulate and defend engineering decisions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management; comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Leading low-voltage mixed-signal hardware development
• Driving system trade studies, requirements definition, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, and documentation
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (mechanical, controls, firmware, software, manufacturing, test, supply chain) to deliver high-performance, reliable hardware
• Supporting supply chain by evaluating and onboarding new contract manufacturers and ensuring smooth production bring-up
• Troubleshooting production build issues and close the feedback loop to improve design quality and manufacturability
• Remotely triage electrical faults, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions to maintain high fleet uptime
• Validating hardware performance in lab and on-boat environments

Benefits

• Salary L1: $110,000 L2: $135,000 L3: $170,000
• Ownership – Equity in Arc
• 99% employer-paid health coverage – Medical, dental, and vision
• Arc Water Fund – Annual stipend to get out on the water, however you choose
• Captain Training – Get certified to take the boat out with friends and family
• 401(k) access – Plan your future
• Semi-annual bonuses – Tied to your impact, not just your tenure
• Daily team lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
• Parental leave – Because family comes first
• Boat days – Yes, we actually go out on the water. A lot.
• A chance to define the future of boating
• The ability to drive positive environmental change through your work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees