Electrical Systems Engineer

TL;DR

Electrical Systems Engineer (Electrical Engineering): Designing and integrating high and low voltage electrical systems for commercial marine vessels with an accent on power distribution and hardware-software integration. Focus on developing electrical topologies, conducting hardware trade studies, and validating systems through rigorous sea trials.

Location: On-site in Torrance, CA. Relocation assistance available depending on role eligibility.

Salary: $150,000 – $190,000

Company

hirify.global is on a mission to electrify the marine industry by rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs for consumer and commercial applications.

What you will do

• Own the design and integration of high and low voltage (HV/LV) electrical systems for commercial marine vessels.
• Develop and maintain electrical topologies, I/O maps, and wiring/harnessing definitions.
• Write clear functional specifications and collaborate with the control software team to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
• Lead hardware trade studies, component selection, and supplier evaluation.
• Perform hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of HV/LV systems in benchtop, HIL, and field environments.
• Support sea trials to validate system performance and ensure feature parity with production setups.

Requirements

• 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 hardware-to-software interfaces using multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Must be based in or be able to relocate to Torrance, CA for a full-time on-site role.

Nice to have

• Background in industrial automation, automotive EV, marine, robotics, or aerospace electrical architectures.
• Experience with Battery Management Systems (BMS) at automotive or BESS scale.
• Knowledge of ABS, USCG, IEEE, or IEC standards for commercial marine vessels.
• Familiarity with functional safety concepts (DFMEA, hazard analysis) and EMC/EMI design.
• Proficiency with electrical schematic tools such as EPLAN, Zuken, AutoCAD Electrical, or Visio.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare with 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision.
• 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents.
• Competitive PTO and retirement savings through Traditional and Roth 401(k) access.
• Professional development budget ($500 annually) and a monthly AI stipend.
• Unique perks including a $500 annual water fund and captain training for Arcboats.
• On-site benefits including daily lunches, snacks, and high-quality coffee.