Mechanical Engineering Intern - Recreational

Arc Boats • Torrance, CA

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry by rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs. The company has proven its core technology with consumers and is now scaling production and extending its platform to commercial applications. Arc has signed contracts and a pipeline across various vessel types, indicating significant growth potential. The marine industry is transitioning to electric power, and Arc is positioned to lead this change.

Requirements

• Currently a junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Hands-on engineering experience through a prior internship, project team, research, or personal projects.
• Proficiency in a 3D CAD tool (NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks).
• Solid grasp of mechanical engineering fundamentals such as statics, mechanics of materials, and fluids.
• Willingness to get hands-on with fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Ability to explain and defend design decisions.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic setting.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership or major design ownership on a student project team (Formula SAE, Baja, solar car, electric boat, rocketry, or similar).
• Experience with composites, ideally fiberglass or carbon layups.
• Machining, welding, 3D printing, or other fabrication skills.
• Experience with FEA or other analysis tools.
• Exposure to design for manufacturing or tooling design.
• Experience with NX or a PLM system such as Teamcenter.
• Comfortable pushing a fast but sustainable pace.
• Enthusiasm for boating and the water.

Responsibilities

• Designing and releasing hardware in areas such as composite structures, interiors & mechanisms, marine systems, test fixtures, or tooling, with mentorship from a full-time engineer.
• Owning a defined project from requirements through design, prototype, and test over the course of the internship.
• Building and testing prototypes in the shop and on the water, and helping root-cause failures.
• Creating CAD models, drawings, and supporting analysis for parts and assemblies.
• Presenting work and results to the engineering team.

Benefits

• Boat days
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) access
• Reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment, and anything that ensures crew safety
• Relocation Assistance
• Mentorship Opportunities
• Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern