Electrical System Engineer

Job Description:

Electrical Architecture, Power & PDM Systems:

• Lead the overall electrical architecture for complete boat platforms
• Design and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness layouts, grounding, and bonding strategies.
• Architect, configure, and support PDM (Power Distribution Module)–based power management systems to intelligently distribute, monitor, and protect electrical loads
• Define load prioritization, current limits, fault protection, redundancy strategies, and diagnostic behavior using programmable and solid-state power distribution controllers
• Transition legacy fuse/relay-based architectures to modern digital and solid-state power distribution solutions where appropriate
• Ensure seamless integration of PDM controllers with touchscreen displays, digital switching systems, audio, lighting, and CAN-based networks
• Design and manage power distribution for key onboard systems including ballast systems, surf and wake control systems, helm electronics, marine audio systems, lighting systems, and onboard accessory and convenience systems
• Specify batteries, charging systems, switching hardware, ECUs, sensors, actuators, and power components to meet performance, durability, and marine compliance requirements

Displays, UI/UX & Digital Systems:

• Own the integration of touchscreen displays, helm controls, and digital user interfaces
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors on UI/UX development to ensure intuitive, rider-focused experiences
• Support display software configuration, feature definition, and system interaction logic
• Enable user-facing diagnostics, system status, and power management interfaces utilizing PDM-enabled feedback

HW/SW Validation & Compliance:

• Lead hardware and software validation activities for electrical and electronic systems
• Develop and execute validation plans, test procedures, and acceptance criteria
• Troubleshoot and resolve system-level electrical, electronic, and software integration issues
• Ensure compliance with NMMA, ABYC, USCG, and other applicable marine standards

Support certification testing, audits, and creation of required technical documentation

Marine Audio & Lighting:

• Specify, integrate, and validate premium marine audio systems including amplifiers, speakers, subwoofers, DSPs, and zone controls
• Design and support interior, exterior, tower, and underwater lighting systems, including RGB and zone-based implementations
• Balance performance, reliability, EMI considerations, and user experience in audio and lighting designs

Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Collaborate closely with mechanical engineering, industrial design, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality teams
• Support production launches, field issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across programs