Build Engineer
What we’re building
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
Who we’re looking for
As Arc's Build Engineer, you will own the transition of our commercial vessels from development to high-rate production. That means developing manufacturing processes and production tooling, driving design decisions that make our vessels easier to build, and optimizing production flow from first article through full rate.
We're looking for someone fired up by the mission and ready to build. You'll thrive here if you move fast, take ownership, and care about the details.
This is a full-time, on-site role at our Los Angeles headquarters.
What You'll Do
Developing production procedures and processes, and managing the transition of parts and assemblies from development to production
Architecting the manufacturing system, factory layout, and processes to deliver Arc's next-generation commercial vessels
Reviewing CAD models and providing manufacturing feedback to ensure designs are optimized for high-rate production and on-time delivery
Designing production tooling using hand calculations and CAD
Creating and managing manufacturing BOMs, work instructions, and specifications
Integrating subsystems into full vehicle assemblies, and developing and executing test procedures
Dispositioning rework and repairs during the manufacturing process
Questioning assembly and test requirements, deleting parts and processes, simplifying production flow, and cutting in targeted automation
Implementing linear production flow, visual indicators of bottlenecks and stock-outs, and product-specific build/test cells for low-intervention production
Interfacing with contractors and suppliers, and partnering with other teams to generate ideas, designs, and improvements for current and next-generation vessels
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, operations engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or a related engineering discipline
1+ years of hands-on experience driving design, development, and manufacturing (internships, personal projects, and academic project team experience are applicable)
Willingness to get hands-on building next-generation boats
This is an active role that will require consistent physical activity including lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 lbs including trailering and boarding onto water vessels as needed
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
Bonus Qualifications
Experience in build/test development and on-time delivery of new hardware
Experience with manufacturing processes, including but not limited to fabrication, welding, machining, or assembly
Excellent grasp of the fundamentals of Design for Manufacturability
Solid understanding and application of GD&T
Analytical/scientific programming experience (i.e. Python, Matlab, Excel)
Exposure to multiple engineering disciplines and prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
Leadership or mentorship experience and the ability to communicate and build strong relationships at all levels of the organization (technicians, engineers, exec team)
Ability to articulate and defend engineering decisions
Comfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable pace
Enthusiasm for boating and the water
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 offer
The base salary for this role is P2: $125,000 P3: $150,000 annually.
Highly competitive equity grants are included with full time offers. As well as semi-annual bonuses tied to your impact, not just your tenure.
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
Water fund — $500 for you to spend each year to get out on the water, however you choose
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
Captain training — Training and access to take Arcboats out with friends and family
Office perks — Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
Relocation assistance — Available depending on role eligibility.
Our values
We move with urgency and build with care. 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
Inclusion of different backgrounds, opinions, cultures, and perspectives.
We want people who share and embody these values. It is vital that our values align - we’d be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.