What we’re building

Our vision is to electrify all waterborne vessels, and we're starting with electric water sport boats.

Gas boats dominate today’s marine industry not because of great product offerings but because of a lack of better alternatives. Boaters have grown accustomed to vehicles that feel stuck in the 1980s: unreliable, expensive, loud, noxious, and a nightmare to own and operate. They’re also awful for the water and air they reside in.

By contrast, electric boats are superior in nearly every way: not only are they far more reliable and less costly to operate, but they’re also quieter, quicker, and cleaner, with no fumes or pollutants. However, they’ve been held back by both the technology and the talent to make them truly competitive with gas alternatives. That’s Arc’s opportunity.

Using modern, aerospace- and automotive-inspired techniques, we’re building our hulls, batteries, cooling systems, firmware, and software together to deliver the next generation of watercraft.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving difficult technical problems, still likes to get hands on, and is always willing to learn. We pride ourselves on transparency and operate in a lean, high-trust environment that encourages everyone to take ownership over their domain.

You will be a full-time member of our Test Engineering team and will work from our manufacturing facility in Los Angeles. Given that we’re a startup, you will be working in a fast-moving, dynamic environment that requires adaptability. That said, here are some responsibilities and qualifications we expect to stay relatively constant for this role.

Core responsibilities

Own a subset of development and qualification testing of an electric boat (subsets include battery, powertrain, electrical, infotainment, software, and more)
Draft test procedures, instrumentation plans, schematics, and work instructions from scratch
Engineer test stands to be used for development/qualification tests and in production
Configure and implement data acquisition systems for objective data collection
Work alongside vehicle engineers to define and execute test campaigns
Work alongside test technicians to diagnose, report, and repair prototype issues
Perform bench tests in the lab and on-vehicle tests in the field
Up to 25% travel

Basic qualifications

At least 5 years of experience developing and testing a new product
Basic proficiency with CAD and FEA software packages, preferably NX
Basic proficiency with data acquisition systems and data processing
Strong grasp of the fundamentals of electrical and mechanical engineering

Bonus qualifications

Familiarity with high performance electric vehicles, solar cars, Formula SAE, or similar
Exposure to sheet metal manufacturing, CNC machining, CAM, 3D printing, and shop tools
Experience creating detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets
Experience performing product environmental testing (shock and vibe, thermal, humidity, corrosion, EMI, and UV)
Experience with test instrumentation (accelerometers, strain gauges, load cells, transducers, microphones, voltage sensors, thermocouples, RTDs)
Experience with National Instruments DAQ and LabVIEW as well as Dewesoft
Experience troubleshooting electric vehicles or electro-mechanical systems
Experience mentoring engineers and technicians
Clear written and verbal communication
Ability to articulate and defend engineering decisions
Strong time management skills
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.

What we value

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, etc.

Given that we work in a sometimes intense or stressful environment, it’s vital that our values align. We’d be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.

What you’ll get

Talented teammates that challenge you to be better
Access and often input to a wide range of business activities
Salary between $105,000 and $180,000
Semi-annual bonuses tied to impact
A meaningful equity stake
An opportunity to have an outsized impact on industry-defining vehicles
The ability to drive positive environmental change through your work
Nearly free health insurance (we cover 99%) and a 401k
Generous parental leave
Daily lunches, plenty of snacks, lots of swag, and more
Boat rides!

Hope to hear from you soon!

The crew at Arc