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
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 Electrical Engineering 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
- Supporting design and implementation of electrically integrated systems like wire harnesses, PDMs, and HV ESS systems
- Building prototypes of new designs to support vehicle tests, standalone tests, and HIL tests
- Collaborating with other Engineering teams and interns to develop new solutions or improve existing ones
- Maintaining Electrical R&D space for efficient and effective operations
Minimum Qualifications
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
- Familiarity with electrical systems and basic vehicle wiring principles (coursework or project experience counts)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic setting
- Physical ability to work in production environment, including long periods of sitting or standing
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with high-performance electric vehicles, solar cars, Formula SAE, or similar projects
- Knowledge of high-voltage systems and HV battery pack design/functionality
- Familiarity with CAN communication and advanced control systems
- Familiarity with MATLAB Simulink
- Enthusiasm for boating and clean energy
- Comfortable pushing a fast but sustainable pace
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 pay for this role is $40 per hour. 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:
- Boat days – Yes, we actually go out on the water. A lot.
- Retirement savings — Traditional and Roth 401(k) access
- Safety support — Annual 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
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.
Hope to hear from you soon! The Crew at Arc