Senior Mechanical Engineer

What we're building
The marine industry supports recreation, global commerce, and national defense. And yet it runs on technology that hasn't meaningfully changed in fifty years. Until now.
Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry. We're rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs from first principles. And we're already executing. We started with consumers to develop and harden our core technology. We're now scaling production of our flagship model with new models and sectors on the horizon. Now we're extending our platform to commercial applications, starting with tugs, ferries, and defense, with years worth of signed contracts and a pipeline that spans every vessel type on the water.
The technology is proven, the momentum is building, and the opportunity is enormous. The marine industry is going electric and Arc is building the platform that powers it.
Who we're looking for
Who We're Looking For
As Arc’s Mechanical Engineer, you will own the design and integration of complex electromechanical systems across the full vehicle lifecycle- from early concept and requirements through prototyping, validation, sea trials, and production.
This is a full-time, on-site role at our Los Angeles headquarters reporting to our Manager, Mechanical Systems Engineering
What you'll do
Working across mechanical, electrical, thermal, and manufacturing domains
Understanding how assemblies, subsystems, and components interact as part of a larger integrated vehicle.
Driving execution across suppliers, shipyards, manufacturing partners, and internal cross-functional teams.
Owning the design and integration of complex electromechanical systems across the vehicle lifecycle, from concept through production
Driving requirements definition, specifications, CAD design, hands-on prototyping, analysis (FEA, numerical modeling, hand calculations), validation, and production support
Designing with manufacturability, serviceability, reliability, and real-world operating conditions in mind
Building, testing, troubleshooting, and iterating on hardware in fast-moving development environments
Supporting sea trials and in-field validation to verify system performance and resolve real-world issues
Working closely with component suppliers, partner shipyards, manufacturing teams, and vessel operators to drive execution
Traveling  occasionally (~15%) to support testing, validation, suppliers, and field operations
 
Minimum Qualifications
4+ years of experience owning complete mechanical or electromechanical systems from initial design through production
Strong fundamentals in structural and thermal engineering
Functional knowledge of electrical systems, including high-voltage battery systems and power electronics
Experience designing large assemblies or complex multidisciplinary systems
Experience with CAD software such as NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks
Experience with analysis and modeling tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, or FEA packages
Strong intuition for manufacturing methods and design-for-manufacturability principles
Practical experience designing, building, debugging, and troubleshooting hardware in production or prototype environments
Ability to move quickly and make sound engineering decisions in ambiguous environments
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Strong time management and prioritization skills
Comfortable working hands-on in the field, including on boats and at shipyards
Bonus Qualifications
Experience working on commercial vessels or marine systems, including familiarity with Coast Guard and ABS regulations
Experience with high voltage battery systems
Exposure to sheet metal manufacturing, CNC machining, composites, or shop tools
Experience with fluid system design including pump sizing, heat exchanger sizing, and hose/pipe routing
Experience creating detailed engineering drawings with strong GD&T fundamentals
Comfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable pace
Enthusiasm for boating, marine systems, 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.
What we offer
The base salary for this role is P3: $150,000 P4: $180,000 annually. 
Highly competitive equity grants are included with full time offers. As well as semi-annual bonuses tied to your impact, not just your tenure.
Additionally, Arc offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Healthcare benefits — 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
Parental leave — 14 weeks fully paid for birthing and non-birthing parents
Generous time off — Highly competitive PTO with  an opportunity to earn more time with tenure
Income protection — Life and disability insurance for all employees
Retirement savings — Traditional and Roth 401(k) access
Water fund — $500 for you to spend each year to get out on the water, however you choose
Professional development — $500 annual reimbursement for professional development and a monthly AI stipend 
Safety Support- Annual reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment and anything that ensures we keep our crew safe
Captain training — Training and access to take Arcboats out with friends and family
Office perks — Daily  lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
Relocation assistance — Available depending on role eligibility.
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.