Supply Chain Intern

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 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 Supply Chain team as a summer intern from June 15th-August 21st 2025. 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

Core responsibilities

• Hands-On Experience: Support critical supply chain operations, including planning, procurement, supplier management, logistics, and inventory optimization 
• Data-Driven Projects: Analyze supply chain data to improve forecasting, bill of material management, cost savings, and operational efficiency
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, production, and finance teams to streamline part readiness and material flow
• Process Improvement: Contribute to implementing best practices in sourcing, logistics, and supplier relationship management

Basic qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related field
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and intense startup environment
• Ownership of projects from beginning to end, with minimal oversight
• Superb analytical, problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making skills
• Exposure to manufacturing methods for engineering parts
• Clear written and verbal communication

Bonus qualifications 

• Familiarity with high performance electric vehicles, solar cars, Formula SAE, or similar

• First hand experience operating boats
• Fluency with common computer software, including SQL, spreadsheets, email, and resource planning programs
• Demonstrated efficiency in time management, interpersonal communication, and organization
• 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.

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

• An hourly wage of $32.00 per hour
• Talented teammates that challenge you to be better
• Access and often input to a wide range of business activities
• An opportunity to have an outsized impact on industry-defining vehicles
• The ability to drive positive environmental change through your work
• Daily lunches, plenty of snacks, lots of swag, and more
• Boat rides!

Hope to hear from you soon!

The crew at Arc