Electrical Systems Engineer

What we’re building

Our vision is to electrify all waterborne vessels, and we're starting with electric water sport boats.

Gas boats dominate today’s marine industry not because of great product offerings but because of a lack of better alternatives. Boaters have grown accustomed to vehicles that feel stuck in the 1980s: unreliable, expensive, loud, noxious, and a nightmare to own and operate. They’re also awful for the water and air they reside in.

By contrast, electric boats are superior in nearly every way: not only are they far more reliable and less costly to operate, but they’re also quieter, quicker, and cleaner, with no fumes or pollutants. However, they’ve been held back by both the technology and the talent to make them truly competitive with gas alternatives. That’s Arc’s opportunity.

Using modern, aerospace- and automotive-inspired techniques, we’re building our hulls, batteries, cooling systems, firmware, and software together to deliver the next generation of watercraft.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone that is excited by our vision, eager for a challenge, and willing to learn on the job. We pride ourselves on transparency and operate in a lean, high-trust environment that encourages everyone to take ownership over their domain..

You will be a full-time member of our Electrical Engineering team and will work from our manufacturing facility in Torrance, CA. Given that we’re a startup, you will be working in a fast-moving, dynamic environment that requires adaptability. That said, here are some responsibilities and qualifications we expect to stay relatively constant for this role.

Core responsibilities

• Contributing to vehicle level integrations from prototype to production
• Defining technical requirements and specifications of vehicle systems and components
• Architecture design of systems; power & communication topologies, control schemes, failure modes & responses
• Designing and prototyping systems such as the battery packs, camera systems, power distribution, and related electrical integrations
• Getting hands on with wiring, testing, and debugging both high and low voltage systems
• Working closely with mechanical and manufacturing teams to bring the product to market
• Working with internal teams & suppliers for component design, testing, and evaluation

Requirements

Basic qualifications

• Solid electrical fundamentals and electrical engineering knowledge
• Experience with design and fabrication in production environments
• Hands on experience for hardware development and troubleshooting

Bonus qualifications

• Familiar with MATLAB, Simulink, LTSPICE and other specialized tools
• Experience with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc)
• Familiarity with marine or automotive ISO or IEC standards
• Experience with harness design process (CAD routing, schematic & formboard creation, improving manufacturability & install, etc)
• Experience in PCB design, using schematic capture and layout tools
• Familiar with firmware development for unit testing and integration
• 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

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.

Benefits

What we value

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, etc.

Given that we work in a sometimes intense or stressful environment, it’s vital that our values align. We’d be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.

What you’ll get

• Talented teammates that challenge you to be better
• Access and often input to a wide range of business activities
• Salary between $110,000-$190,000
• Semi-annual bonuses tied to impact
• A meaningful equity stake
• An opportunity to have an outsized impact on industry-defining vehicles
• The ability to drive positive environmental change through your work
• Nearly free health insurance (we cover 99%) and a 401k
• Generous parental leave
• Daily lunches, plenty of snacks, lots of swag, and more
• Boat rides!

Hope to hear from you soon!

The crew at Arc