Electrical Engineer, Commercial

The role

You will design new electric and hybrid propulsion systems for commercial applications. This involves translating control architectures into hardware definitions, managing panel layouts, and supporting sea trials.

What you will do

• Translating high-level control architectures and P&IDs into detailed 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
• Wiring, testing, and debugging high and low voltage systems
• Developing and using bench test systems
• Supporting sea trials to validate and certify systems
• Interfacing with component suppliers, partner shipyards, and vessel operators

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer, Automation Engineer, or similar role
• Solid electrical fundamentals with a 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
• 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
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual)

Nice to have

• 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
• Advanced expertise specifically in Zuken Panel / E3 modules

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 and access to take Arcboats out
• Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee
• Relocation assistance depending on role eligibility

Before you apply

• Applicants must be a 'U.S. person' as defined by ITAR

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.