Vehicle Diagnostic Engineer

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 will work on vehicle‑level debugging, system analysis, and root‑cause investigation. You’ll report to Director, Field Service and work closely with a lean, high‑trust team where everyone’s work matters. Core responsibilities Fault Isolation: Determining if an issue is a software logic bug, a communication protocol error, a configuration mismatch, or a physical hardware defect. End‑to‑End Debugging: Own the investigation of vehicle‑level issues from the first symptom through to the root cause hypothesis. Driving structured root cause investigations using data, instrumentation, and experimentation Contributing to validation strategies including bench testing, HIL, and production‑level verification Improving system reliability, diagnosability, and serviceability across product iterations Contributing meaningfully to code reviews, design reviews, and technical problem solving within the controls team Signal Diagnostics: Performing deep‑drive timing analysis, plausibility checks, and state transition reviews of ECUs, sensors, and actuators. Hands‑on Testing: Reproduce complex issues on real vehicles, capturing logs (ECU, network, and system traces) to document findings. Collaborating with engineering and production teams to implement improvements on boat designs, production methods, or service processes. Basic qualifications 5+ years of experience in embedded systems, controls, or vehicle electrical integration BS in Electrical, Computer, or Automotive Engineering or equivalent experience. Ability to work an on‑call schedule that will include off‑hours and weekends Strong hands‑on experience building and debugging real‑time, hardware‑integrated systems Deep familiarity with CAN‑based architectures and network‑level debugging tools Demonstrated experience shipping complex hardware‑integrated systems into production Strong intuition for system‑level tradeoffs under real‑world constraints Ability to operate independently and drive execution without heavy oversight Physical Proficiency: Comfortable working hands‑on with vehicles in a shop or test environment. Travel up to 20% for field investigations and global engineering sprints. Bonus qualifications Experience with EV or marine electrical architectures Proficiency in C/C++, Rust, Python, or similar languages for embedded or automation development Experience with Asana, Grafana, ion, slack and other web‑based communication platforms Experience with model‑based design or control algorithm development Familiarity with DFMEA, functional safety, or reliability engineering practices Experience building automated validation or HIL infrastructure Comfort working directly with oscilloscopes, data loggers, and ECU flashing tools Comfortable pushing a fast but sustainable pace Enthusiasm for boating and clean energy 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 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. What we offer Salary P2: $125,000/year; P3: $150,000 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Menlo Ventures