What we’re building
Our vision is to electrify all waterborne vessels, and we’re starting with electric water sport boats.
Gas boats dominate today’s marine industry not because of great product offerings but because of a lack of better alternatives. Boaters have grown accustomed to vehicles that feel stuck in the 1980s: unreliable, expensive, loud, noxious, and a nightmare to own and operate. They’re also awful for the water and air they reside in.
By contrast, electric boats are superior in nearly every way: not only are they far more reliable and less costly to operate, but they’re also quieter, quicker, and cleaner, with no fumes or pollutants. However, they’ve been held back by both the technology and the talent to make them truly competitive with gas alternatives. That’s Arc’s opportunity.
Using modern, aerospace- and automotive-inspired techniques, we’re building our hulls, batteries, cooling systems, firmware, and software together to deliver the next generation of watercraft.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone that is excited by our vision, eager for a challenge, and willing to learn on the job. We pride ourselves on transparency and operate in a lean, high-trust environment that encourages everyone to take ownership over their domain.
You will be the leader of our R&D team and will work from our manufacturing facility in Los Angeles. 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.
Requirements
Core responsibilities
Building and maintaining a strong R&D function across multiple engineering disciplines
Working with electrical, mechanical, and test engineering teams to ensure designs are performant, simplified, and meeting program objectives
Streamlining processes to create an R&D powerhouse that can quickly turn around new products
Setting the long term vision for Arc’s design engineering team and guiding difficult, impactful, decisions
Motivating the team to execute under tight timelines while preventing burn out
Basic qualifications
A strong understanding of both mechanical and electrical engineering fundamentals
Good business sense and pragmatism to meet company objectives
First principles thinking with the ability to motivate a dissenting opinion when needed
Strong interpersonal and people management skills, including clear written and verbal communication
Prior experience leading an engineering team
Bonus qualifications
Proven track record of engineering success under tight timelines
Experience driving a product from early R&D through to high rate production
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.
Benefits
What we value
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, etc.
Given that we work in a sometimes intense or stressful environment, it’s vital that our values align. We’d be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.
What you’ll get
Talented teammates that challenge you to be better
Access and often input to a wide range of business activities
Salary between $180,000 – $200,000
Semi-annual bonuses tied to impact
A meaningful equity stake
An opportunity to have an outsized impact on industry-defining vehicles
The ability to drive positive environmental change through your work
Nearly free health insurance (we cover 99%) and a 401k
Generous parental leave
Daily lunches, plenty of snacks, lots of swag, and more
Boat rides!
Hope to hear from you soon!
The crew at Arc
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