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 work closely with a lean, high-trust team where everyone’s work matters.

Core responsibilities

Contributing to vehicle level integrations from prototype to production
Getting hands-on with wiring, testing, and debugging both high and low voltage systems
Owning the development and enhancement of bench test systems, ensuring feature parity between bench systems and production boats
Contributing to functional spec development, reviews and the proceeding SW/controls feature testing
Support manufacturing engineering and production teams through prototype and early production builds, responsible for troubleshooting electrical build issues and owning the feedback loop to enhance electrical designs for quality and ease of manufacturing
Support the hardware design/development of Arc’s automated production testing systems
Support the Arc One and Arc Sport service team, remotely triaging electrical faults and developing service actions to maintain high uptime across the fleet

Basic qualifications

Solid electrical fundamentals and electrical engineering knowledge
Familiar with MATLAB/Simulink, oscilloscopes, and other specialized tools
Experience with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc)
Experience with design and fabrication in production environments
Hands on experience for hardware development and troubleshooting

Bonus qualifications

Familiarity with marine or automotive ISO or IEC standards
Experience with harness design process (CAD routing, schematic & formboard creation, improving manufacturability & install, etc)
Experience in PCB design, using schematic capture and layout tools
Familiar with firmware development for unit testing and integration
Familiar with Linux
Experience in Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) process
Ability to articulate and defend engineering decisions
Clear written and verbal communication
Strong time management skills
Comfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable pace

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.
- Base salary between $105,000 - $190,000 per year
- 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

Electrical Systems Engineer