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Test Engineer

Arc Boat Company
Location
Torrance, CA
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 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
Nice to have
  • 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
What the job really is

As a Test Engineer at Arc, you will be responsible for prototype testing of electric boats, including defining test plans, building test setups, executing tests, and analyzing data. You will collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to troubleshoot issues and establish testing processes from the ground up. This role involves both lab and field testing, with up to 25% travel required.

Benefits
  • Base salary for this role is P2: $125,000 P3: $150,000 annually
  • Highly competitive equity grants
  • Semi-annual bonuses tied to impact
  • 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
  • 14 weeks fully paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
  • Highly competitive PTO with an opportunity to earn more time with tenure
Things to weigh
  • This role requires consistent physical activity and standing for a majority of the shift.
  • The company is in a rapidly evolving industry, which may involve ambiguity and fast-paced changes in processes.
  • No remote work option is mentioned; this is a full-time, on-site role.
  • The job involves up to 25% travel, which may impact work-life balance.
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Career value4/5
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