Electrical Systems Engineer

What we’re building

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

Who we’re looking for

As Arc’s Electrical Systems Engineer, you will own the design, build, integration and execution of the electrical systems on our commercial vessels.

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 report to the Manager, Commercial Systems Engineering and work closely with a lean, high-trust team where everyone’s work matters.

What You'll Do

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)

Minimum Qualifications

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 environmen

Bonus Qualifications

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)

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.

What we offer

The annual base salary for this role is P2:$150,000 Senior: $170,000 Staff: $190,000

Highly competitive equity grants are included with full time offers. As well as semi-annual bonuses tied to your impact, not just your tenure.

Additionally, Arc offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Healthcare benefits — 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision

Parental leave — 14 weeks fully paid for birthing and non-birthing parents

Generous time off — Highly competitive PTO with an opportunity to earn more time with tenure

Income protection — Life and disability insurance for all employees

Retirement savings — Traditional and Roth 401(k) access

Water fund — $500 for you to spend each year to get out on the water, however you choose

Professional development — $500 annual reimbursement for p…