Mechanical Engineer

Every idea starts with a problem. Ours was simple: Boats are special — but they’re loud, pollutant, unreliable, and stuck in the past. Gas-powered boats dominate not because they’re great, but because no better option has existed. Until now.

Arc is here to change that. We’re building 100% electric boats from the ground up — quicker, quieter, easier to maintain, and better for the water they ride on. We’re not just swapping gas for batteries. We’re rethinking every detail on the boat — from propulsion and powertrain to software and ownership model — applying first-principles engineering from aerospace and EVs to deliver a better boating experience.

Electric boats haven’t taken over yet. The tech hasn’t been ready. The talent hasn’t been focused here. That’s our opportunity — and we’re moving fast.

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’ll report to Manager, Mechanical Hardware Engineering and work closely with a lean, high-trust team where everyone’s work matters.

• →Managing large and complex CAD assemblies
• →Modeling Class A surfaces and boat interiors
• →Owning hardware from start to finish, including specifications, design, prototyping, testing, and high-volume manufacturing
• →Supporting the industrial design of next generation products
• →Interfacing with suppliers and contractors

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering field
• 2+ years of industry experience 
• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
• Basic grasp of the fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering

• Design for manufacturing experience with soft goods and composites fabrication
• Willingness to provide hands on support with fabrication and assembly
• Ability to articulate and defend design decisions
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Strong time management skills
• Comfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable pace
• Enthusiasm for boating and the water

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.

We move with urgency and build with care. We value these five things above all else:

• 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.

We want people who share and embody these values. It is vital that our values align - we’d be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.