Mechanical Engineering Intern - Recreational
Join Arc Boat Company as a Mechanical Engineering Intern to design and test innovative marine technology in a dynamic startup environment.
Posted by employer 3 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 hour ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Designing and releasing hardware
- Owning a defined project
- Building and testing prototypes
- Creating CAD models and drawings
- Presenting work to the engineering team
Must have
- Currently a junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Hands-on engineering experience
- Proficiency in a 3D CAD tool
- Solid grasp of mechanical engineering fundamentals
- Willingness to get hands-on with fabrication
- Clear written and verbal communication
Nice to have
- Leadership on a student project team
- Experience with composites
- Machining, welding, or 3D printing skills
- Experience with FEA or analysis tools
- Exposure to design for manufacturing
- Enthusiasm for boating
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Mechanical Engineering Intern at Arc Boat Company will engage in hands-on design and testing of marine hardware, taking ownership of a project from concept to prototype. Key skills include proficiency in 3D CAD tools and a solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles, alongside a willingness to work directly with fabrication and testing processes. This role is ideal for a junior or senior pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, particularly those with prior hands-on experience and a passion for boating. Arc's startup environment emphasizes adaptability and collaboration, making it a fitting place for innovative thinkers.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 9, 2026. Last confirmed on Arc Boat Company's careers page October 11, 2026.
- Mechanical Engineering appears in 5% of 641 comparable intern other roles in United States; CAD appears in 4.7% of 641 comparable intern other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Mechanical Engineering Intern - Recreational role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Torrance, CA.
- What's the salary range?
- Arc Boat Company lists $36–$36 for this role.
- Where is the role based?
- Arc Boat Company is hiring for this position in Torrance, CA.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: CAD, Composite structures, Marine Systems, Mechanical Engineering.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Arc Boat Company targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this Mechanical Engineering Intern - Recreational role at Arc Boat Company.
From the original posting
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who’s fired up by our mission and ready to build. You’ll thrive here if you adapt quickly, take ownership, and care about the details.
You will join our Mechanical Engineer team as a summer intern from June 14th-August 20th 2027. You will work from our headquarters in Torrance, CA. Given that we’re a startup, you will be working in a fast-moving, dynamic environment that requires adaptability. That said, here are some responsibilities and qualifications we expect to stay relatively constant for this role.
What You'll Do
- Designing and releasing hardware, with mentorship from a full-time engineer, in areas such as:
- Composite structures, Interiors & Mechanisms, Marine Systems, Test Fixtures, or Tooling
- Owning a defined project from requirements through design, prototype, and test over the course of your 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 your work and results to the engineering team
Minimum Qualifications
- 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 your design decisions
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic setting.
Bonus Qualifications
- 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
What we offer
The base pay for this role is $36 per hour.
Additionally, as an Arc Intern, you'll also get:
- Boat days – Yes, we actually go out on the water. A lot.
- Retirement savings — Traditional and Roth 401(k) access
- Safety support — Reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment, and anything that ensures we keep our crew safe
- Relocation Assistance
- Mentorship Opportunities
- Office perks — Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
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