What we’re building

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.

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’ll work closely with a lean, high-trust team where everyone’s work matters.

Core responsibilities

Architecting mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems on the vehicle
Owning hardware from start to finish, including specifications, design, prototyping, testing, and high-volume manufacturing
Using a combination of hand calculations, hands on prototyping, and CAD to engineer parts
Getting hands on with building and testing
Interfacing with suppliers and contractors
Supporting the design of next generation products

Basic qualifications

2+ years of experience designing mechanical parts and assemblies in a professional setting
Experience with CAD software packages such as NX or Solidworks
Hands on project experience
Excellent grasp of the fundamentals of Mechanical, Thermal, and Fluids Engineering
Comfortable spending time on boats in the field to collect test data

Bonus qualifications

Familiarity with high performance electric vehicles, solar cars, Formula SAE, or similar
Knowledge of modeling software such as Matlab and Simulink
Firsthand experience owning or using water sports boats including wakeboarding, waterskiing, wakesurfing etc.
Exposure to sheet metal manufacturing, CNC machining, CAM, and shop tools
Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
Clear written and verbal communication
Ability to articulate and defend engineering decisions
Strong time management skills
Comfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable pace
Experience with fluid system designs including pump sizing, fluid dynamics, and NX routings
Experience creating and detailing engineering drawings, with a solid understanding of GD&T

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

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.

What we offer

We don’t think great work happens by accident. We invest in the people building Arc — because when you’re supported, you do your best work.
- Base salary between $100,000 - $180,000 per year
- 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
The ability to drive positive environmental change through your work

Hope to hear from you soon!

The Crew at Arc

Vehicle Engineer