Senior Mechanical Engineer - Recreational

Arc Boat Company•Torrance, CA

40d•$150,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering field
5+ years of industry experience, including taking hardware from concept through production
Expert in CAD (NX preferred, CATIA, or SolidWorks) with strong command of PLM systems (Teamcenter preferred)
Experience working with composite structures
Strong engineering fundamentals with hands-on use of hand calcs and FEA to validate designs
Proven design for manufacturing experience releasing parts to suppliers
Hands-on experience in fabrication, assembly, and testing
Ability to lead technical decisions and defend them with data
Clear written and verbal communication, with strong prioritization at a fast but sustainable pace

Nice To Haves

Marine, automotive, aerospace, or EV hardware experience (marine preferred)
Fiberglass part infusion or open molding experience
Tooling design experience
Soft goods experience
Have worked alongside industrial design teams with Class A surfaces
Familiarity with ABYC standards
Engineering leadership or mentorship experience
Enthusiasm for boating and the water

Responsibilities

Owning major boat systems from specification through design, prototyping, validation, and high-volume manufacturing, including assembly structure, mass, cost, and schedule
Designing and releasing hardware across the full boat, including: Composite structures: hull, deck, stringer, hatches, and hardtop, with Class A surfacing for visible parts; Interiors & mechanisms: upholstery, tower, windshield, storage; Marine systems: ballast, bilge, steering, cooling, and surf tabs
Defining system requirements and leading design reviews, making tradeoffs across performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability
Leading prototyping through on-water testing, root-causing failures, and driving fixes into production
Integrating with battery, powertrain, electrical, and controls teams on packaging and interfaces
Partnering with industrial design, suppliers, and manufacturing on DFM and next-generation products
Mentoring engineers and setting the technical bar for the team
Comfortable working hands-on in production or traveling to suppliers when needed

Benefits

Highly competitive equity grants
Semi-annual bonuses tied to impact
99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
14 weeks fully paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Generous time off — Highly competitive PTO with an opportunity to earn more time with tenure
Life and disability insurance for all employees
Traditional and Roth 401(k) access
$500 for you to spend each year to get out on the water, however you choose
$500 annual reimbursement for professional development
Monthly AI stipend
Annual reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment and anything that ensures we keep our crew safe
Training and access to take Arc boats out with friends and family
Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
Relocation assistance — Available depending on role eligibility.