Senior Electrical Systems Engineer, Commercial

The role

You will own the design, build, integration and execution of electrical systems on commercial marine vessels. This includes developing electrical topologies, conducting hardware trade studies, and supporting sea trials.

What you will do

• 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
• Leading hardware trade studies, component selection, and evaluating suppliers
• Testing, troubleshooting, and debugging HV/LV systems in benchtop, HIL, and field environments
• Supporting sea trials to validate systems
• Interfacing with component suppliers, partner shipyards, and vessel operators

Required 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
• 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
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to take ownership of problems, drive them to closure, and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment

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)
• Experience with EMC/EMI design, shielding, and grounding practices in high-power environments
• Proficiency with electrical schematic and drafting tools (e.g. EPLAN, Zuken, AutoCAD Electrical, or Visio)

Benefits

• 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
• 14 weeks fully paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Highly competitive PTO
• Life and disability insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) access
• $500 annual water fund
• $500 annual professional development reimbursement
• Monthly AI stipend
• Annual reimbursement for PPE and ergonomic equipment
• Captain training
• Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
• Relocation assistance depending on role eligibility

Before you apply

• Applicants must be a 'U.S. person' as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual)

About the company

Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry by rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs. They are scaling production of their flagship model and extending their platform to commercial applications.