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Staff Electrical Systems Engineer

Arc Boat Company
Location
Torrance, CA
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Commercial Programs
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 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
Nice to have
  • 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)
What the job really is

As a Staff Electrical Systems Engineer at Arc, you will be responsible for the design, integration, and execution of electrical systems on commercial marine vessels. Your role will involve developing electrical topologies, writing functional specifications, and collaborating with software teams to ensure hardware-software integration. You will also conduct testing and troubleshooting of high and low voltage systems, support sea trials, and interface with suppliers and vessel operators.

Benefits
  • Annual base salary of $215,000
  • Highly competitive equity grants included with full time offers
  • Semi-annual bonuses tied to impact
  • 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits
  • 14 weeks fully paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
  • Highly competitive PTO with opportunity to earn more time with tenure
Things to weigh
  • Full-time, on-site role at the Los Angeles headquarters
  • Occasional travel required (10-15% of the time)
  • The marine industry technology is described as having not changed meaningfully in fifty years, indicating a potentially legacy environment despite the company's innovative mission
Job score3.6/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

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