Vehicle Engineer

Menlo Ventures; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electric boating is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to help architect innovative solutions. The role involves hands-on work in mechanical systems, fostering a collaborative environment where everyone's input is valued. Candidates should be passionate about environmental change and excited about shaping the future of boating.

Benefits

Equity in Arc

99% employer-paid health coverage

Annual water stipend

Captain Training

401(k) access

Semi-annual bonuses

Daily team lunches and snacks

Parental leave

Boat days

Qualifications

• Hands-on project experience in mechanical systems.
• Excellent grasp of fundamentals in Mechanical, Thermal, and Fluids Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Architecting mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems on the vehicle.
• Owning hardware from start to finish, including specifications and testing.
• Interfacing with suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Thermal Systems

Fluids Engineering

Project Management

Tools

CAD

Modeling Software

Job description

What we’re building

Every idea starts with a problem. Ours was simple: Boats are special — but they’re loud, pollutant, unreliable, and stuck in the past. Gas-powered boats dominate not because they’re great, but because no better option has existed. Until now.

Arc is here to change that. We’re building 100% electric boats from the ground up — quicker, quieter, easier to maintain, and better for the water they ride on. We’re not just swapping gas for batteries. We’re rethinking every detail on the boat — from propulsion and powertrain to software and ownership model — applying first-principles engineering from aerospace and EVs to deliver a better boating experience.

Electric boats haven’t taken over yet. The tech hasn’t been ready. The talent hasn’t been focused here. That’s our opportunity — and we’re moving fast.

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.

This is a full-time, on-site role at our Los Angeles headquarters. You’ll work closely with a lean, high-trust team where everyone’s work matters.

Core responsibilities

• Architecting mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems on the vehicle
• Owning hardware from start to finish, including specifications, design, prototyping, testing, and high-volume manufacturing
• Using a combination of hand calculations, hands on prototyping, and CAD to engineer parts
• Getting hands on with building and testing
• Interfacing with suppliers and contractors
• Supporting the design of next generation products

Basic qualifications

• Experience with CAD software packages
• Hands on project experience
• Excellent grasp of the fundamentals of Mechanical, Thermal, and Fluids Engineering

Bonus qualifications

• Familiarity with high performance electric vehicles, solar cars, Formula SAE, or similar
• Knowledge of modeling software such as Matlab and Simulink
• Firsthand experience owning or using water sports boats
• Exposure to sheet metal manufacturing, CNC machining, CAM, and shop tools
• Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to articulate and defend engineering decisions
• Strong time management skills
• Comfortable working 50-55 hours a week
• Experience with fluid system designs including pump sizing, fluid dynamics, and NX routings

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.

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.

What we offer

• We don’t think great work happens by accident. We invest in the people building Arc — because when you’re supported, you do your best work.

  • Base salary between $100,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Ownership – Equity in Arc
  • 99% employer-paid health coverage – Medical, dental, and vision
  • Arc Water Fund – Annual stipend to get out on the water, however you choose
  • Captain Training – Get certified to take the boat out with friends and family
  • 401(k) access – Plan your future
  • Semi-annual bonuses – Tied to your impact, not just your tenure
  • Daily team lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
  • Parental leave – Because family comes first
  • Boat days – Yes, we actually go out on the water. A lot.
  • A chance to define the future of boating
  The ability to drive positive environmental change through your work

Hope to hear from you soon!

The Crew at Arc