What You'll Do- Designing marine propulsion and drivetrain systems, including shafting, couplings, mounts, seals, bearings, and steering hardware
- Collaborating with naval architects on hull-to-machinery integration - packaging, weight and LCG, foundation loads, and appendage interfaces
- Owning thermal and fluid systems across the vessel, including cooling loops, pumps, plumbing, bilge, and ventilation
- Running structural, thermal, and hydrodynamic analysis to size and validate components before they get built
- Building and executing test plans on the bench, at the dock, and on the water, then turning that data back into design changes
- Releasing drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and specifications, and driving DFM/DFA with manufacturing and supply chain
- Partnering with electrical and controls engineers to integrate Arc's powertrain into the vessel
- Supporting USCG, ABS, and ISO compliance and evaluating suppliers for critical marine hardware
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
- 3+ years designing and releasing mechanical systems for production, ideally on vessels or vehicles
- Background in machine design fundamentals - statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluids, and tolerance stack-up
- Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA) and PDM/PLM workflows
- Experience owning a design through build, test, and iteration rather than handing it off at release
- Ability to work hands-on in the shop and on the water, including occasional sea trials
- This is an active role that will require consistent physical activity and standing for a majority of the shift
- Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs
- 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- Professional Engineer or EIT in Naval Architecture
- Experience with small craft or high-speed craft
- Experience with electric or hybrid marine propulsion
- Passion for taking a vessel from a blank sheet to on-water validation
- Comfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable pace
- Enthusiasm for boating and the water
What we offerThe 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 Arc boats out with friends and family
- Office perks - Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
- Relocation assistance - Available depending on role eligibility.
Our valuesWe 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.
