Electrical Integration Engineering Intern

arcboatcompany; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boat days

401(k) plan

PPE reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Mentorship

Office perks

Job summary

Arc is building a scalable electric platform for the marine industry and is seeking a summer intern in Electrical Engineering for 2027. The role is based at our Torrance, CA headquarters and offers a fast-moving startup environment with ownership expectations.

The internship runs June 14th–August 20th, 2027, focusing on design, prototyping, and collaboration across engineering teams. A strong eagerness to learn and hands-on approach are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field.
• Familiarity with electrical systems and basic vehicle wiring principles.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support design and implementation of electrically integrated systems like wire harnesses, PDMs, and HV ESS systems.
• Build prototypes of new designs to support vehicle tests and related tests.
• Collaborate with other Engineering teams and interns to develop new solutions or improve existing ones.
• Maintain Electrical R&D space for efficient and effective operations.

Skills

Electrical systems

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Willingness to learn

Production environment

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in EE/Mechatronics

Tools

MATLAB Simulink

Job description

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

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