Electrical Systems Architect - Marine Electrification

Arc Boats Co.; Torrance, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Parental leave

Generous time off

Retirement savings

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Arc Boats Co. is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to own the design, build, integration, and execution of electrical systems on our commercial vessels. The role demands ownership, rapid adaptation, and meticulous attention to detail for on-site work at our Los Angeles headquarters.

You will lead HV/LV system design, define I/O maps, collaborate with software teams for seamless hardware-software integration, and engage with suppliers, shipyards, and operators, including occasional travel.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 with the control software team for 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 travel (10-15%).

Skills

Electrical systems integration

Hardware development

System-level engineering

HV/LV electrical systems

CAN/J1939 Modbus Profinet

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Arc Boats Co. is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to own the design, build, integration, and execution of electrical systems on our commercial vessels. The role demands ownership, rapid adaptation, and meticulous attention to detail for on-site work at our Los Angeles headquarters.

You will lead HV/LV system design, define I/O maps, collaborate with software teams for seamless hardware-software integration, and engage with suppliers, shipyards, and operators, including occasional travel.