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 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 and consider all qualified applicants equally for employment, regardless of background, , 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





 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