Staff Electrical Systems Engineer

Arc Boat Company•Torrance, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry by rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs. The company has proven its technology and is now scaling production, extending its platform to commercial applications with significant contracts and a strong pipeline. The marine industry is transitioning to electric power, and Arc is building the platform to facilitate this change. The Electrical Systems Engineer will be responsible for the design, build, integration, and execution of electrical systems on commercial vessels. This role is for someone passionate about the mission, adaptable, takes ownership, and pays attention to details. It is a full-time, on-site position at the Los Angeles headquarters, reporting to the Manager of Commercial Systems Engineering within a lean, high-trust team.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or a related field
7+ 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
Must be a 'U.S. person' as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.62) due to potential access to information controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations.

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)