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 that is excited by our vision, eager for a challenge, and willing to learn on the job. We pride ourselves on transparency and operate in a lean, high-trust environment that encourages everyone to take ownership over their domain.

You will report directly to the Director of Hardware Engineering, 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

Building a high-functioning team in line with Arc's values
Providing growth opportunities and feedback to team members
Guiding the team towards best designs, technologies, and practices
Managing large and complex CAD assemblies
Design criteria, analysis, design, and testing of large fiberglass parts and boat interiors components
Turning concept renders into manufacturable and sound designs
Working with industrial design to create the next generation of products

Basic qualifications

Six or more years of industry experience
Two or more years of people management experience
Excellent interpersonal skills in both written and verbal media
Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
Deep grasp of the fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering
Comfortable pushing a fast but sustainable pace

Bonus qualifications

Prior experience as a Siemens Teamcenter administrator
Design for manufacturing experience with soft goods and interiors
Willingness to provide hands on support with fabrication and assembly
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
Diversity of background, opinion, culture, 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