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
• This position may require access to information controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be a 'U.S. person' as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.62) — i.e., a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual (asylee or refugee).

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.