Electrical Engineering Intern - Powertrain

Responsibilities

• Supporting with diagnosing problems, designing hardware, prototyping, testing, and high-volume manufacturing.
• Designing tools for production end of line testing
• Getting hands on with building and testing

Preferred

• Familiarity with high performance electric vehicles, solar cars, Formula SAE, or similar
• FEA experience (any platform)
• Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Experience with Python and data analysis and visualization
• Experience with CAN-bus devices and networks
• Enthusiasm for boating and clean energy

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

Hands on circuit building experience

Excellent grasp of electrical engineering fundamentals

Basic experience with electrical simulation software (LTSPICE, PSPICE, etc.)

Clear written and verbal communication

• Basic experience with lab equipment (DMM, Oscilloscope, etc.)
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic setting.

Bonus Qualifications

• 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 $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.