Mechanical Engineering Intern - Recreational (Electric Marine)

Location: Onsite at the headquarters in Torrance, California, United States. Summer internship runs from June 14 to August 20, 2027.

Base pay: $36 per hour.

Company

hirify.global is a startup developing electric powertrains, software, and vessel designs for recreational, commercial, and defense marine applications.

What you will do

• Design and release hardware with mentorship from a full-time mechanical engineer.
• Work on composite structures, interiors and mechanisms, marine systems, test fixtures, or tooling.
• Own a defined project from requirements through design, prototyping, and testing.
• Build and test prototypes in the shop and on the water, and investigate root causes of failures.
• Create CAD models, drawings, and supporting analyses for parts and assemblies.
• Present design work and results to the engineering team.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering field as a junior or senior.
• Hands-on engineering experience through an internship, project team, research, or personal projects.
• Proficiency with a 3D CAD tool such as NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
• Solid understanding of statics, mechanics of materials, and fluids.
• Willingness to participate in fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Ability to explain and defend design decisions, with clear written and verbal communication.

Nice to have

• Leadership or major design ownership on a student engineering team.
• Experience with fiberglass or carbon composites, machining, welding, 3D printing, or other fabrication.
• Experience with FEA, design for manufacturing, tooling design, NX, or Teamcenter.
• Interest in boating and water-based activities.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-moving startup environment emphasizing ownership, empathy, humility, pragmatism, urgency, and inclusion.
• Mentorship opportunities throughout the internship.
• Boat days and opportunities to work on the water.
• Relocation assistance, daily lunches, snacks, coffee, and onsite safety support.
• Access to retirement savings benefits for eligible full-time employees, including traditional and Roth 401(k) plans.

Hiring process

• Interview discussions include alignment with Arc's values and the candidate's design decisions and experience.