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Electrical Systems Engineer

Electrical Systems Engineer

Arc Boat CompanyLos Angeles, CA, US
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Electrical Systems Engineer

Every idea starts with a problem. Ours was simple : Boats are special but they're loud, pollutant, unreliable, and stuck in the past. Gas-powered boats dominate not because they're great, but because no better option has existed. Until now.

Arc is here to change that. We're building 100% electric boats from the ground up quicker, quieter, easier to maintain, and better for the water they ride on. We're not just swapping gas for batteries. We're rethinking every detail on the boat from propulsion and powertrain to software and ownership model applying first-principles engineering from aerospace and EVs to deliver a better boating experience.

Electric boats haven't taken over yet. The tech hasn't been ready. The talent hasn't been focused here. That's our opportunity and we're moving fast.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who's fired up by our mission and ready to build. You'll thrive here if you adapt quickly, take ownership, and care about the details.

This is a full-time, on-site role at our Los Angeles headquarters. You'll work closely with a lean, high-trust team where everyone's work matters.

Core Responsibilities

  • Contributing to vehicle level integrations from prototype to production
  • Getting hands-on with wiring, testing, and debugging both high and low voltage systems
  • Owning the development and enhancement of bench test systems, ensuring feature parity between bench systems and production boats
  • Contributing to functional spec development, reviews and the proceeding SW / controls feature testing
  • Support manufacturing engineering and production teams through prototype and early production builds, responsible for troubleshooting electrical build issues and owning the feedback loop to enhance electrical designs for quality and ease of manufacturing
  • Support the hardware design / development of Arc's automated production testing systems
  • Support the Arc One and Arc Sport service team, remotely triaging electrical faults and developing service actions to maintain high uptime across the fleet

Basic Qualifications

  • Experience with harness design process (CAD routing, schematic & formboard creation, improving manufacturability & install, etc)
  • Experience with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc)
  • Solid electrical fundamentals and electrical engineering knowledge
  • Familiar with MATLAB / Simulink, oscilloscopes, and other specialized tools
  • Experience with design and fabrication in production environments
  • Hands on experience for hardware development and troubleshooting

    • Bonus Qualifications

  • Familiarity with marine or automotive ISO or IEC standards
  • Experience in PCB design, using schematic capture and layout tools
  • Familiar with firmware development for unit testing and integration
  • Familiar with Linux
  • Experience in Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) process
  • Ability to articulate and defend engineering decisions
  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Strong time management skills
  • Comfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable pace

    • At Arc, we encourage diversity and consider all qualified applicants equally for employment, regardless of background, identity, or status. You're always welcome to reach out even if you don't meet many of these qualifications. Passion and aptitude make up for a lot.

    Our Values

    We move with urgency and build with care. We value these five things above all else :

  • Ownership over both your work and the company's success
  • Empathy for colleagues and for customers
  • Humility in problem solving and collaboration
  • Pragmatism for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly
  • Inclusion of different backgrounds, opinions, cultures, and perspectives.

    • We want people who share and embody these values. It is vital that our values align - we'd be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.

    What We Offer

  • We don't think great work happens by accident. We invest in the people building Arc because when you're supported, you do your best work.

    • Base salary between $135,000 - $170,000 per year

  • 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

    • Hope to hear from you soon!

    The Crew at Arc

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