Electrical Hardware Engineering Intern

Responsibilities

• Supporting schematic capture, PCB layout, and design documentation for new and existing hardware.
• Testing and validating electrical assemblies through bench bring-up, measurements, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborating with engineers to prototype, debug, and iterate on circuit designs and system integrations.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. Targeting graduation in Summer 2028 or earlier.
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic setting.
• Ability to effectively communicate progress and status of your work

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Familiarity with circuit design and simulation tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, LTspice, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with electronics testing tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with one or more of the following:
• A track record of successful internships
• 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.
• 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

• 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.