Staff Electrical Architect
Job type: Full Time · Department: Software Engineering · Work type: On-Site · USD 174000 - 222000 / year
Fremont, California, United States
About Pebble
Pebble is a sustainable living startup defining a new way to live, work and explore from anywhere with a 100% electric, hassle-free RV trailer. Built by a team of experts in both automotive and consumer technology, Pebble combines electrification with cutting-edge automotive technology for a travel trailer experience that removes the hassles RV trailer owners have struggled with for decades.
At Pebble, we are building out the future of lighter, more flexible living. We see a world where your home can be anywhere you want to take it. Pebble blends the best of what it means to be at home, on the road, and off-grid into something useful and magical. This is a collective effort. Our team is dedicated to making not just products, but a lifestyle that is truly sustainable. If the idea of building out the future sparks your imagination and intersects with your skills, we’d love to meet you.
Role Overview
Pebble is seeking a Staff Electrical Architect to define and own the vehicle-level low-voltage and high-voltage electrical architecture from concept through production. This role serves as an authority for the vehicle's electrical system design, low voltage & high voltage power distribution, network topology, body & chassis electronics.
The ideal candidate brings deep systems-level thinking, hands-on prototyping ability, and the communication skills to drive architectural decisions across hardware, software, harness, and integration teams. You will balance performance, cost, weight, reliability, manufacturability, and safety across every design decision and own the technical trade-offs that shape the vehicle platform.
Key Responsibilities
Define and maintain the vehicle-level electrical architecture across High Voltage and Low Voltage domains, including power distribution topology, grounding strategy, fuse and relay strategy
Own and maintain the vehicle power budget, ensuring proper load distribution, balancing, and load profile
Design and own the vehicle communication network architecture (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
Architect the HV system including battery pack integration, contactors, pre-charge circuits, isolation monitoring, DC fast charging interface, and HV interlock loops
Architect the LV system including 12V power distribution, body control modules, lighting, HVAC, accessory loads, and auxiliary power management
Develop and maintain system block diagrams, interface control documents, wiring architecture standards, and electrical design specifications
Develop requirements with hardware, software, and integration for component definition and sourcing
Lead architectural trade studies evaluating performance, cost, weight, reliability, and regulatory compliance across design alternatives
Required Qualifications
12+ years of experience in electrical engineering or electrical systems architecture
5+ years in a senior technical role designing or architecting vehicle electrical systems
Experience with NACS charging standards
Deep expertise in high voltage systems, low voltage systems, and power distribution in automotive applications
Strong knowledge of vehicle networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet), compute platforms, and electrical integration
Deep expertise in vehicle control systems, diagnostics, fault responses, and control systems implementation
Experience with electrical safety standards (ISO 26262, ISO 13849, or equivalent)
Demonstrated ability to define architecture, make trade-off decisions, and drive implementation
Excellent communication skills with ability to influence across technical and executive teams
Preferred Skills
Familiarity with Camping & RVing
Familiarity with modern vehicle software and hardware integration
Experience designing electrical systems for manufacturability and scalability
Experience defining integration strategies across electrical systems and vehicle subsystems
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