Electrical Systems Engineer

Arc Boat Company•Torrance, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The marine industry supports recreation, global commerce, and national defense. And yet it runs on technology that hasn't meaningfully changed in fifty years. Until now. Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry. We're rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs from first principles. And we're already executing. We started with consumers to develop and harden our core technology. We’re now scaling production of our flagship model with new models and sectors on the horizon. Now we’re extending our platform to commercial applications, starting with tugs, ferries, and defense, with > years worth of signed contracts and a pipeline that spans every vessel type on the water. The technology is proven, the momentum is building, and the opportunity is enormous. The marine industry is going electric and Arc is building the platform that powers it.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in electrical systems integration, hardware development, or system-level engineering
Strong understanding of HV/LV electrical systems, power distribution, sensors, and actuators
Familiarity with automotive or industrial communication protocols (CAN/J1939, Modbus, Profinet, EtherCAT)
Hands-on experience debugging HV/LV systems, harnesses, and hardware-to-software interfaces using tools like multimeters and oscilloscopes
Experience developing system requirements, I/O allocation maps, interface definitions, and architectural documentation
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to translate physical hardware requirements into functional specs for software teams
Ability to take ownership of problems, drive them to closure, and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

Background in industrial automation, automotive EV, marine, robotics, or aerospace electrical architectures
Knowledge of industrial electrical control panel layouts and design standards
Experience with Battery Management Systems, either at automotive or BESS scale
Understanding of ABS, USCG, IEEE, or IEC standards for commercial marine vessels
Familiarity with functional safety concepts (e.g., hazard analysis, DFMEA, safety goals, fault handling)
Experience with EMC/EMI design, shielding, and grounding practices in high-power environments
Proficiency with electrical schematic and drafting tools (e.g. EPLAN, Zuken, AutoCAD Electrical, or Visio)

Responsibilities

Owning the design and integration of high and low voltage electrical systems for commercial marine vessels
Developing and maintaining electrical topologies, I/O maps, and wiring/harnessing definitions
Writing clear functional specifications and collaborating closely with the control software team to ensure seamless hardware-software integration
Leading hardware trade studies, component selection, and evaluating suppliers
Getting hands-on with testing, troubleshooting, and debugging HV/LV systems in benchtop, HIL, and field environments
Supporting sea trials to validate systems and ensure feature parity between bench test setups and production vessels
Interfacing with component suppliers, partner shipyards, and vessel operators, including occasional travel (10-15% of the time)

Benefits

99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
14 weeks fully paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Generous time off
Life and disability insurance
Traditional and Roth 401(k) access
$500 for you to spend each year to get out on the water, however you choose
$500 annual reimbursement for professional development and a monthly AI stipend
Annual reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment and anything that ensures we keep our crew safe
Training and access to take Arcboats out with friends and family
Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
Relocation assistance