Full-Time Vehicle Engineer
Job Description
What we’re building
Our vision is to electrify all waterborne vessels, and we’re starting with electric watersport boats.
An electric boat is superior to a gas boat in almost every way: not only is it way easier to maintain (the single biggest pain point of owning a gas boat) and a lot cheaper to operate (a day of use costs ~$10 compared to ~$100 for a gas boat), but it’s also quieter, faster, more stable, and cleaner, with no fumes or pollutants.
Battery tech is finally good enough to pull this off, but a truly performant electric boat also requires a strong, lightweight hull to accommodate the large battery. With years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, we believe we can disrupt the gasoline boating industry through first principle engineering, innovative production techniques, and a scrappy start-up approach to problem solving.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is excited by our vision, eager for the challenge, and willing to learn on the job. You’ll report straight to Ryan, our CTO, and will work out of our manufacturing facility in Los Angeles.
Given that we’re an early stage company, you will be working in a fast-moving, dynamic environment. Your role at the company will be similarly dynamic. More than anything, we’re looking for someone that can adapt to the changing needs of the company. That said, there are some responsibilities and qualifications we expect to stay relatively constant for this role.
Core responsibilities
- Architecting mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems on the vehicle
- Owning hardware from start to finish, including specifications, design, prototyping, testing, and high-volume manufacturing
- Getting hands on with building and testing
- Interfacing with suppliers and contractors
- Supporting the design of next generation products
Basic qualifications
- Experience with CAD and FEA software packages
- Hands on project experience
- Excellent grasp of the fundamentals of Mechanical, Thermal, and Fluids Engineering
Bonus qualifications
- Familiarity with high performance electric vehicles, solar cars, Formula SAE, or similar
- Knowledge of modeling software such as Matlab and Simulink
- Firsthand experience owning or using water sports boats
- Exposure to sheet metal manufacturing, CNC machining, CAM, and shop tools
- Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Ability to articulate and defend engineering decisions
- Strong time management skills
- Comfortable working 50-55 hours a week
At Arc, we encourage diversity and consider all qualified applicants equally for employment, regardless of background, identity, or status. You’re welcome to reach out even if you feel you don’t meet these qualifications. Passion and aptitude make up for a lot.
What we value
We value these three things above all else:
- Empathy, for colleagues and for customers
- Pragmatism, for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly
- Diversity, of background, opinion, culture, etc.
Given that we’re a small team working 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
- Smart teammates who will challenge you to be better
- Access to and input over every aspect of the business
- A meaningful equity stake
- An opportunity to launch an industry-defining product in under a year
- Knowledge that you’re helping save the environment
- Nearly free health insurance
- Lots of snacks
How to Apply
How to get the job
- Introduce yourself in an email to work@arcboats.com
- Complete a technical phone screen with Ryan, our CTO
- Have a conversation with Mitch, our CEO
- Conduct an on-site interview with the team
- Get an offer!
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