Tooling Engineer

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 working on a mix of Production, R&D, and Fabrication projects.

Core responsibilities

Owning the design and development of manufacturing tooling from start to finish (design, document, fabricate, assemble, and validate)

Using CAD software, hand calculations, and FEA (as-needed)

Ensuring all tooling designs meet safety requirements

Collaborating with production personnel, multidisciplinary engineering teams, and management to create or modify tooling to meet rate, development and quality targets

Managing the schedule on assigned projects including next steps, deadlines, user buy in, and outcome

Developing operation and maintenance plans for all fixtures and tooling

Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to identify and address process gaps Basic qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related discipline

4 years of industry experience

Experience using CAD software (e.g. NX or other packages)

Hands on experience working with hardware (informal or formal experience)

A pragmatic and solutions oriented approach

Ability to operate independently and make data-backed decisions

Clear written and verbal communication Bonus qualifications

Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting

Experience with design, manufacturing, and refurbishment of Class A composite tooling

Experience with 3 and 5-axis programming and machining

Experience with Finite Element Analysis

Comfortable pushing a fast but sustainable pace

Enthusiasm for boating and clean energy 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.

Salary between $140,000 - $170,00 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