Manager, Vehicle Controls (Embedded)

TL;DR

Manager, Vehicle Controls (Embedded): Leading the execution and deployment of vehicle control systems for electric marine vessels with an accent on real-time system reliability and safety. Focus on scaling control architectures from prototype to production, optimizing powertrain/BMS integration, and building HIL validation infrastructure.

Location: On-site in Torrance/Los Angeles, CA. Relocation assistance available.

Salary: $215,000 per year

Company

Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry by rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs from first principles.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing vehicle controls engineering team, providing technical guidance and career support.
• Own the vehicle-level control architecture from prototype through production, ensuring safety and reliability across real-time systems.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership for bring-up, debugging, and validation of powertrain, BMS, propulsion, and maneuvering systems.
• Drive the development of control strategies and fault detection/mitigation logic for safety-critical systems.
• Oversee structured root cause investigations and systematically incorporate learnings into the product.
• Improve the team's validation strategy, including bench testing and HIL infrastructure.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in embedded systems, controls, or vehicle electrical integration.
• 2+ years of proven experience leading and managing engineering teams.
• Deep familiarity with CAN-based architectures and network-level debugging tools.
• Demonstrated experience shipping complex hardware-integrated, real-time systems into production.
• Must be based in or able to work on-site at the Los Angeles headquarters.

Nice to have

• Experience with EV or marine electrical and controls architectures.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Rust, Python, MATLAB, or Simulink.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, functional safety, or reliability engineering practices.
• Experience building automated validation or HIL infrastructure.

Culture & Benefits

• 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision healthcare.
• 14 weeks fully paid parental leave for all parents.
• Competitive PTO and traditional/Roth 401(k) retirement savings.
• Professional development reimbursement and a monthly AI stipend.
• Unique perks including a "Water fund" and Captain training for Arcboats.
• Daily lunches, snacks, and coffee provided onsite.