Boat Test Technician — Hands-On Prototyping & Data

Menlo Ventures; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 56,481 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Parental leave

Generous PTO

Income protection

Retirement savings

Water fund

Professional development

Safety Support

Captain training

Office perks

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Arc is seeking a hands-on Test Technician to join our LA-area manufacturing team. You will design prototype tests, wire harnesses, and run bench and on-vehicle tests to collect data in a fast-moving startup environment.

This role requires a proactive mindset, the ability to read engineering drawings, and strong teamwork. With 3+ years in test/product development manufacturing, you’ll work independently yet collaborate with test engineers, operate measurement equipment, and help maintain test

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a test/product development manufacturing environment.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and a proactive mindset.
• Read and follow engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and work instructions.
• Experience with test instrumentation (accelerometers, strain gauges, load cells, transducers, microphones, voltage sensors, thermocouples, RTDs).
• Experience with data acquisition systems (National Instruments or Dewesoft).
• Experience using mechanical power tools and machining tools.

Responsibilities

• Planning and designing prototype tests and procedures.
• Fabricating and assembling fixtures, test stands, and wire harnesses.
• Diagnosing, reporting, and repairing technical issues on prototype boats.
• Working alongside test engineers to build and instrument test setups.
• Overseeing and maintaining test facilities, assets, and prototypes to meet test schedules.
• Safely conduct bench tests in the lab and on-vehicle tests in the field to collect data.

Skills

Test instrumentation

Data acquisition

Machining tools

Team player

Independent worker

Physical stamina

Tools

National Instruments

Dewesoft

Job description

Arc is seeking a hands-on Test Technician to join our LA-area manufacturing team. You will design prototype tests, wire harnesses, and run bench and on-vehicle tests to collect data in a fast-moving startup environment.

This role requires a proactive mindset, the ability to read engineering drawings, and strong teamwork. With 3+ years in test/product development manufacturing, you’ll work independently yet collaborate with test engineers, operate measurement equipment, and help maintain test