Electrical Engineer

About the role

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for designing new electric and hybrid propulsion systems for commercial marine vessels. This includes translating high-level control architectures and P&IDs into detailed, manufacturable hardware definitions and panel layouts. The role involves owning logical IO allocation, schematics, and 2D/3D panel layouts, generating manufacturing data packages, and interfacing with component suppliers, partner shipyards, and vessel operators.

Responsibilities

• Translating high-level control architectures and P&IDs into detailed, manufacturable hardware definitions and panel layouts
• Owning logical IO allocation, schematics, and 2D/3D panel layouts
• Generating manufacturing data packages, including BOMs, wire lists, and terminal strip diagrams
• Getting hands-on with wiring, testing, and debugging both high and low voltage systems
• Owning the development and use of bench test systems, ensuring feature parity between bench systems and production vessels
• Supporting sea trials to validate and certify systems
• Interfacing with component suppliers, partner shipyards, and vessel operators, with occasional travel (5-10% of the time)

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer, Automation Engineer, or similar role
• Solid electrical fundamentals with a strong focus on control panel design and low voltage distribution
• Extensive experience with electrical design software suites (Zuken, EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar)
• Experience specifying industrial automation and networking hardware (PLCs, IO modules, network switches, power supplies, etc.)
• Experience with industrial and automotive communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, CAN, etc.)
• Practical experience designing, building, and troubleshooting electrical panels and hardware
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Strong time management skills
• Comfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable pace
• Comfortable spending time on boats in the field to collect test data
• A history of end-to-end ownership, applying first-principles thinking, and prioritizing technical problems effectively for the most business value

Qualifications

• Firsthand experience working on commercial marine vessels
• Familiarity with UL508A, IEC 61439, or similar industrial control panel design standards
• Understanding of ABS, USCG, IEEE, and IEC standards for electrical systems on commercial vessels
• Experience with functional safety (DFMEA, redundancy strategies) for mission-critical systems
• Experience with EMI/EMC and grounding in marine or industrial environments, including shielding practices and cable segregation within and between enclosures
• Advanced expertise specifically in Zuken Panel / E3 modules for panel layout and harness routing

Skills

• Proficiency in electrical design software suites (Zuken, EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar)
• Experience with industrial automation and networking hardware (PLCs, IO modules, network switches, power supplies, etc.)
• Experience with industrial and automotive communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, CAN, etc.)
• Practical experience designing, building, and troubleshooting electrical panels and hardware
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Strong time management skills
• Comfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable pace
• Comfortable spending time on boats in the field to collect test data
• A history of end-to-end ownership, applying first-principles thinking, and prioritizing technical problems effectively for the most business value
• Advanced expertise specifically in Zuken Panel / E3 modules for panel layout and harness routing

Benefits

At Arc Boat Company, we offer top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including healthcare benefits, parental leave, generous time off, income protection, retirement savings, and more. Additionally, we provide office perks like daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee, as well as relocation assistance depending on role eligibility.

Pay

The base salary for this role is P1: $115,000 and P2: $140,000 annually. Highly competitive equity grants are included with full-time offers, along with semi-annual bonuses tied to your impact, not just your tenure.

Schedule

This is a full-time, on-site role at our Los Angeles headquarters.

Company 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.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.