Mechanical Engineering Intern - Powertrain

Responsibilities

• Owning hardware completely, including specifications, design, prototyping, testing, and high-volume manufacturing
• Designing mechanical, thermal and/or fluid systems
• Getting hands on with building and testing
• Using a combination of hand calculations, prototyping, and software to engineer parts
• Supporting the design of next generation products

Preferred

• Familiarity with high performance electric vehicles, solar cars, Formula SAE, or similar
• Knowledge of modeling software such as Matlab and Simulink
• FEA experience (any platform)
• Exposure to sheet metal manufacturing, CNC machining, CAM, and shop tools

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 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

Hands on project experience

• Excellent grasp of the fundamentals of Mechanical, Thermal, and Fluids Engineering
• Exposure to manufacturing methods for engineering parts
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Basic experience with CAD software package

Bonus Qualifications

• First Hand experience owning or using water sports boats
• Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Strong time management skills
• Comfortable pushing a fast but sustainable pace

Enthusiasm for boating and clean energy

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 $36 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.