Test Engineer

About the role

As a Test Engineer at Arc, you will own component, assembly, and vehicle level prototype testing. This includes defining test plans, building and instrumenting test setups, executing testing, analyzing data, troubleshooting failures, and working directly with design and manufacturing engineers to drive issues to closure.

Responsibilities

• Owning a subset of development and qualification testing of an electric boat (subsets include battery, powertrain, electrical, infotainment, software, and more)
• Drafting test procedures, instrumentation plans, schematics, and work instructions from scratch
• Engineering test stands to be used for development/qualification tests and in production, e.g., shock, vibration, thermal, environmental, durability, and lifecycle, and dynamometer testing
• Configuring and implementing data acquisition systems for objective data collection
• Working alongside vehicle engineers to define and execute test campaigns
• Working alongside test technicians to diagnose, report, and repair prototype issues
• Performing bench tests in the lab and on-vehicle tests in the field
• To up to 25% travel

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 4+ years of experience developing and testing electromechanical products
• Basic proficiency with CAD and FEA software packages, preferably NX
• Strong grasp of the fundamentals of electrical and mechanical engineering
• Experience configuring and operating data acquisition systems and instrumentation, and post-test data processing
• Experience running electromechanical system tests
• Experience with development testing, design verification, qualification, or production validation
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs
• Valid Drivers’ license

Qualifications

• Familiarity with high performance electric vehicles, solar cars, Formula SAE, or similar
• Exposure to sheet metal manufacturing, CNC machining, CAM, 3D printing, and shop tools
• Experience creating detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets
• Experience performing product environmental testing (shock and vibe, thermal, humidity, corrosion, EMI, and UV)
• Experience with NI hardware, LabVIEW, Dewesoft, Vector, CAN tools, or similar DAQ and test systems
• Experience developing electromechanical test stands and fixtures such as dynamometer
• Experience with CAN, CAN FD, Ethernet, or other vehicle communication networks
• Experience using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for test automation and data analysis
• Familiarity with HALT/HASS testing, reliability testing, or formal design verification
• Experience troubleshooting electric vehicles or electro-mechanical systems
• Experience mentoring engineers and technicians
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Strong time management skills
• Comfortable pushing a fast but sustainable pace
• Enthusiasm for boating and clean energy

Skills

• Strong technical skills in electrical and mechanical engineering
• Proficiency in CAD and FEA software
• Experience with data acquisition and instrumentation
• Knowledge of vehicle communication networks
• Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or similar languages
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Benefits

At Arc, we offer highly competitive equity grants, semi-annual bonuses tied to impact, and top-tier benefits including healthcare, parental leave, generous time off, income protection, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities. Additionally, we provide office perks like daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee, as well as relocation assistance for eligible roles.

Pay

The base salary for this role is P2: $125,000 P3: $150,000 annually. Highly competitive equity grants are included with full-time offers.

Schedule

This is an active role that will require consistent physical activity and standing for a majority of the shift. This is a full-time, on-site role at our Los Angeles headquarters.

Company Culture

We move with urgency and build with care. We value ownership over both your work and the company’s success, empathy for colleagues and customers, humility in problem solving and collaboration, pragmatism for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly, and inclusion of different backgrounds, opinions, cultures, and perspectives.