Arcboatcompany
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Torrance, CA · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
MATLABSolidWorksCATIAFEAGD&TSystems EngineeringMechanical DesignPower ElectronicsSimulinkCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingTime Management
About the role
- And yet it runs on technology that hasn't meaningfully changed in fifty years.
- We're now scaling production of our flagship model with new models and sectors on the horizon.
Responsibilities
- Owning the design and integration of complex electromechanical systems across the vehicle lifecycle, from concept through production
- Building, testing, troubleshooting, and iterating on hardware in fast-moving development environments
- 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
- Driving requirements definition, specifications, CAD design, hands-on prototyping, analysis (FEA, numerical modeling, hand calculations), validation, and production support
- What we're building
- The marine industry supports recreation, global commerce, and national defense.
- We're rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs from first principles.
- We started with consumers to develop and harden our core technology.
- The technology is proven, the momentum is building, and the opportunity is enormous.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering field
- 4+ years of experience owning complete mechanical or electromechanical systems, including large assemblies or complex multidisciplinary systems, from initial design through production
- Functional knowledge of electrical systems, including high-voltage battery systems and power electronics
- Experience with CAD software such as NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks
- Experience with analysis and modeling tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, or FEA packages
- Ability to move quickly and make sound engineering decisions in ambiguous environments
Nice to have
- Experience working on commercial vessels or marine systems, including familiarity with Coast Guard and ABS regulations
- Experience with fluid system design, including pump sizing, heat exchanger sizing, and hose/pipe routing
- Deep experience with high-voltage battery system design or integration (beyond general functional knowledge)
- Exposure to sheet metal manufacturing, CNC machining, composites, or shop tools
- 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
- You're always welcome to reach out even if you don't meet many of these qualifications.
Compensation
- 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
- The base salary for this role is P3: $150,000 P4: $180,000 annually.
- As well as semi-annual bonuses tied to your impact, not just your tenure.
Benefits
- Highly competitive equity grants are included with full time offers.
- 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
- 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
Company info
- 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.
- Understanding how assemblies, subsystems, and components interact as part of a larger integrated vehicle
- Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry.
- The marine industry is going electric and Arc is building the platform that powers it.
- Who we're looking for
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