Sr Electrical Hardware Engineer

What we’re building

Every idea starts with a problem. Ours was simple: Boats are special — but they’re loud, pollutant, unreliable, and stuck in the past. Gas-powered boats dominate not because they’re great, but because no better option has existed. Until now.

Arc is here to change that. We’re building 100% electric boats from the ground up — quicker, quieter, easier to maintain, and better for the water they ride on. We’re not just swapping gas for batteries. We’re rethinking every detail on the boat — from propulsion and powertrain to software and ownership model — applying first-principles engineering from aerospace and EVs to deliver a better boating experience.

Electric boats haven’t taken over yet. The tech hasn’t been ready. The talent hasn’t been focused here. That’s our opportunity — and we’re moving fast.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who’s fired up by our mission and ready to build. You’ll thrive here if you adapt quickly, take ownership, and care about the details.

This is a full-time, on-site role at our Los Angeles headquarters. You’ll report to Lead, Electrical Hardware Engineer and work closely with a lean, high-trust team where everyone’s work matters.

Core responsibilities

• Leading low-voltage mixed-signal hardware development

• Driving system trade studies, requirements definition, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, and documentation

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (mechanical, controls, firmware, software, manufacturing, test, supply chain) to deliver high-performance, reliable hardware

• Supporting supply chain by evaluating and onboarding new contract manufacturers and ensuring smooth production bring-up

• Troubleshooting production build issues and close the feedback loop to improve design quality and manufacturability

• Remotely triage electrical faults, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions to maintain high fleet uptime

• Validating hardware performance in lab and on-boat environments

Basic qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with PCB schematic capture and layout (Altium preferred)

• Proficiency in analog and digital circuit design

• Strong grasp of core Electrical Engineering principles

• Hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes, probes, multimeters, and power supplies

• Proven ability to develop and troubleshoot hardware

Bonus qualifications

• Familiarity with marine or automotive ISO/IEC standards

• Experience with hardware-level implementation of protocols (CAN, USB, SPI, I²C, LIN)

• Proficiency with CANbus and CAN tools

• Exposure to high-volume consumer hardware development

• Programming experience in Python (openHTF), Linux, or C

• Experience with audio amplifier, touchscreen, or computing hardware design

• Experience getting designs to pass FCC or other EMI/EMC compliance standards

• Ability to clearly articulate and defend engineering decisions

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Effective time management; comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

At Arc, we encourage diversity and consider all qualified applicants equally for employment, regardless of background, identity, 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.

Our 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.

We want people who share and embody these values. It is vital that our values align - we’d be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.

What we offer

We don’t think great work happens by accident. We invest in the people building Arc — because when you’re supported, you do your best work.

• Salary P3:$170,000

• Ownership – Equity in Arc

• 99% employer-paid health coverage – Medical, dental, and vision

• Arc Water Fund – Annual stipend to get out on the water, however you choose

• Captain Training – Get certified to take the boat out with friends and family

• 401(k) access – Plan your future

• Semi-annual bonuses – Tied to your impact, not just your tenure

• Daily team lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite

• Parental leave – Because family comes first

• Boat days – Yes, we actually go out on the water. A lot.

• A chance to define the future of boating

The ability to drive positive environmental change through your work

Hope to hear from you soon!

The Crew at Arc