Mechanical Engineering Intern - Recreational

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 Mechanical Engineer 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 Designing and releasing hardware, with mentorship from a full-time engineer, in areas such as:Composite structures, Interiors & Mechanisms, Marine Systems, Test Fixtures, or ToolingOwning a defined project from requirements through design, prototype, and test over the course of your internshipBuilding and testing prototypes in the shop and on the water, and helping root-cause failuresCreating CAD models, drawings, and supporting analysis for parts and assembliesPresenting your work and results to the engineering team Minimum Qualifications Currently a junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering fieldHands-on engineering experience through a prior internship, project team, research, or personal projectsProficiency in a 3D CAD tool (NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks)Solid grasp of mechanical engineering fundamentals such as statics, mechanics of materials, and fluidsWillingness to get hands-on with fabrication, assembly, and testingAbility to explain and defend your design decisionsClear written and verbal communicationEagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic setting. Bonus Qualifications Leadership or major design ownership on a student project team (Formula SAE, Baja, solar car, electric boat, rocketry, or similar)Experience with composites, ideally fiberglass or carbon layupsMachining, welding, 3D printing, or other fabrication skillsExperience with FEA or other analysis toolsExposure to design for manufacturing or tooling designExperience with NX or a PLM system such as TeamcenterComfortable pushing a fast but sustainable paceEnthusiasm for boating and the water 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) accessSafety support — Reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment, and anything that ensures we keep our crew safeRelocation Assistance Mentorship OpportunitiesOffice 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 successEmpathy for colleagues and for customersHumility in problem solving and collaborationPragmatism 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.