Full-Time
Electrical Systems Engineer
Posted on 7/25/2025
Arc
1,001-5,000 employees
Electric sport boats with high performance
Compensation Overview
$135k - $170k/yr
Carson, CA, USA
Hybrid
 Electrical Engineering (2) |
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- Experience with harness design process (CAD routing, schematic & formboard creation, improving manufacturability & install, etc)
- Experience with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc)
- Solid electrical fundamentals and electrical engineering knowledge
- Familiar with MATLAB/Simulink, oscilloscopes, and other specialized tools
- Experience with design and fabrication in production environments
- Hands on experience for hardware development and troubleshooting
- Demonstrated history with performing electrical component trades and hardware selection
- Experience with high voltage, electric vehicles and battery pack design
- Contributing to vehicle level integrations from prototype to production
- Getting hands-on with wiring, testing, and debugging both high and low voltage systems
- Owning the development and enhancement of bench test systems, ensuring feature parity between bench systems and production boats
- Contributing to functional spec development, reviews and the proceeding SW/controls feature testing
- Support manufacturing engineering and production teams through prototype and early production builds, responsible for troubleshooting electrical build issues and owning the feedback loop to enhance electrical designs for quality and ease of manufacturing
- Support the hardware design/development of Arc’s automated production testing systems
- Support the Arc One and Arc Sport service team, remotely triaging electrical faults and developing service actions to maintain high uptime across the fleet
- Familiarity with marine or automotive ISO or IEC standards
- Experience in PCB design, using schematic capture and layout tools
- Familiar with firmware development for unit testing and integration
- Familiar with Linux
- Experience in Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) process
- Ability to articulate and defend engineering decisions
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Strong time management skills
- Comfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable pace
What Arc does: Arc builds electric boats for recreational use, focusing on high-performance sport boats powered by electric powertrains. How its products work: Each boat uses electric propulsion powered by a battery and electric motors to drive the hull, delivering emissions-free operation with reduced noise compared to gas engines; Arc sells models like Arc Sport and Arc One and offers premium services such as updates and test rides. How it differs from competitors: Arc combines high performance with zero-emission propulsion in the recreational boating market and operates with direct sales and premium customer engagement, supported by substantial funding to advance development and production. What its goal is: to lead the shift of the marine industry toward electric propulsion by making fast, eco-friendly boats and expanding production and product offerings.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$157M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2021
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $160M Curtin Maritime contract deploys eight hybrid-electric tugs at LA ports by 2027.
- Defense propulsion systems address autonomous watercraft demand from contractors and government.
- Arc Coast 24-foot center console captures mass-market recreational segment at $168,000.
What critics are saying
- Snow & Company shipyard bottlenecks delay tugboat deliveries beyond 2027 timelines.
- 6MWh battery failures under high-duty port cycles trigger regulatory halts and recalls.
- Chinese competitors undercut Arc Coast pricing by 30% with comparable performance models.
What makes Arc unique
- SpaceX alumni founding team brings systems engineering rigor to marine electrification.
- Proven technology across consumer sport boats validates durability for commercial applications.
- Integrated strategy spans recreational, commercial tugboats, and defense propulsion systems.
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↑ 1%Arc named to Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list for 2026. Four years ago, arcboats.com were testing whether its first prototype would float. Today, Arc has been named to Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies. This recognition marks a waypoint in its mission to fundamentally upgrade the marine industry. Since 2021, arcboats.com has focused on delivering the best experience on the water - better technology, better performance, better everything. The industry was overdue The marine industry hasn't changed much in decades. Gas and diesel engines are expensive, unreliable, and cumbersome to maintain. For consumers, this translates to high logistical costs and frequent downtime. For commercial operators, required maintenance on diesel engines results in millions of dollars in annual losses. Arc was built on the premise that electric propulsion is a performance upgrade. arcboats.com deliver more torque, instant response, and zero fumes. Whether it is the Arc Sport outperforming traditional wake boats or the Arc Tug lowering operating costs for commercial fleets, the economics and performance make the decision easy. Humble beginnings Arc was launched to the public in 2021 with a $30M Series A to accelerate product development. This led to the first fleet on the water in 2022. The fleet of 25 sold out at a rapid pace, propelling Arc to develop the Arc Sport. Early on, arcboats.com committed to developing its batteries and software entirely in-house at its Los Angeles headquarters. By owning the core technology stack, arcboats.com move at a pace traditional manufacturers cannot match. Accelerated growth 2024 - 2026 The last two years have experienced rapid development. The Arc Sport was released in 2024, redefining what a wake boat could be with instant torque and no exhaust. In 2025, arcboats.com entered the commercial space in partnership with Curtin Maritime, to bring eight hybrid-electric tugboats to the Port of Los Angeles. And that's not all, arcboats.com also announced the next model in its consumer lineup, the Arc Coast, a center-console boat for sandbars, fishing, swimming, and swimming. What comes next This recognition covers what Arc has already shipped. It does not cover what is currently in development. arcboats.com is moving into more markets, larger vessels, and deeper technology layers. The marine industry has a lot of catching up to do. arcboats.com is not close to done. To test out the Arc Sport yourself, schedule a demo today. Read the full Fast Company recognition here
Arc Boat raises $50M to electrify defense vessels. 23 March 2026 Key Takeaways * Arc Boat Company raised $50 million in Series C funding to expand into defense and commercial electric vessels. * The company plans to supply electric propulsion systems rather than build all vessels itself. * Defense demand is driven by benefits like low noise, reliability, and suitability for autonomous systems. Los Angeles area startup Arc Boat Company has announced a $50 million raise, led by Vickers Venture Partners, whose Series C will help scale the company's efforts to electrify commercial and defence ships, offering a new, clean and high-performance alternative to diesel engines. When Arc was founded in 2021, the company's luxury electric sport boats were a farm team for its battery and propulsion technology. Now, the company has its sights on moving beyond recreational applications to provide electric systems for workboats, ferries and military ships. Funding backed by major investors. Eclipse Ventures led the Series C round, with investment from a16z, Menlo Ventures, Lower Carbon Capital, Necessary Ventures, and Offline Ventures. With this new raise, Arc's total investment has now climbed to $160 million, with investors clearly optimistic about the promising future of electric marine tech. Based on the statement of the company's management, the new capital will go into production scaling, an increase in the engineering team, and the acceleration of go-to-market plans in commercial and defense markets. Pivot toward defense and commercial markets. With offshore wind and airspace operating in deeper, more congested waters and at longer ranges, and with defenders and militaries having become more aware of the signals under which they operate, the push toward 'greener' vessels and electric propulsion is ongoing. Electric propulsion provides numerous benefits, including significantly lower noise signatures, lower maintenance requirements and fewer moving parts. Instead of manufacturing hulls of various designs for each application, Arc intends to sell electric powertrains and work through shipbuilders and defense contractors. The company will grow more quickly this way and will have its technology incorporated into more types of ships. The company has already shown in the commercial business, with ties to some hybrid tugboat projects, for instance, with shipyards. Industry tailwinds driving electrification. Arc's move is part of a much wider trend, one that is forcing the wider maritime industry to go electric. As regulations become tighter, the price of oil spirals, and battery technology advances, electric boats look ever more viable. Shipping is responsible for around 3% of the world's carbon emissions, and authorities all over the world are looking at tighter emissions standards. In the meantime, electric vehicles are continually advancing thanks to innovations from the motor industry in the form of lower battery costs and better performance. For commercial operators, the cost of ownership will be dramatically lowered by electric vessels with the savings in fuel and maintenance. Although operational advantages like stealth and reliability are just as persuasive for defense agencies. I'm a crypto writer with 4+ years of experience passionate about turning big, technical ideas into content anyone can understand. From blockchain to stablecoins to everything in between, I enjoy helping readers stay informed in a space that never stops moving. Disclaimer VentureBurn is a media platform covering the latest in cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, venture capital, and the startup ecosystem. Opinions expressed on VentureBurn are for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Before making any high-risk investments in digital assets or emerging technologies, readers should conduct their own due diligence. All transactions and financial decisions are made at your own risk, and any losses incurred are solely your responsibility. VentureBurn does not endorse or recommend the buying or selling of any digital assets and is not a licensed investment advisor. Please note that VentureBurn may participate in affiliate marketing programs.
Arc's $50M push into commercial maritime. Mar 20 2026 Spotlight. As the city pushes through a record-breaking March heat wave, one of the week's most interesting LA startup stories came with a reminder that climate tech gets a lot more real when it leaves the pitch deck and hits the water. In Arc's case, that means tugboats. LA based Arc, founded in 2021 by a team of SpaceX alumni, announced a $50M Series C this week, led by Eclipse, a16z, Menlo Ventures, Lowercarbon, Necessary Ventures, and Offline Ventures, as it pushes deeper into commercial maritime. The raise follows Arc's $160M contract with Curtin Maritime to deliver eight hybrid-electric tugboats beginning at the Port of Los Angeles, with the first expected to hit the water this year. Imsage Source: Arc That feels notable not just because of the funding, but because it marks a clear evolution in Arc's business. What started as a premium electric boat company is now making a serious push into the industrial side of maritime transportation, with ambitions spanning tugboats, ferries, and defense vessels. There is also something fitting about this story happening in Los Angeles. This is a city known for spectacle, but Arc is building in a category where performance actually has to perform. No amount of branding can fake a working tugboat, and that is exactly why this moment feels worth paying attention to. Now, onto this week's LA venture deals, fund announcements and acquisitions. Venture deals. LA Companies * Talino closed a $7.5M Series A led by Chemonics International, with participation from Mt Sinai Capital and Gulf Blvd, as it shifts from a venture studio into what it calls a global fintech foundry. 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VerbaFlo said it plans to use the funding to scale its conversational AI platform for real estate operators, building on traction across more than 200,000 units and expanding further into markets including the U.S., Middle East, and Australia. - learn more * March Capital participated in Xage Security's $15M equity financing round, which was led by Piva Capital as the company posted 81% year-over-year revenue growth and expanded its Zero Trust platform for AI and critical infrastructure. Xage said the funding, which closed in December 2025, will support go-to-market expansion and continued product innovation, including new AI security capabilities, as demand grows across sectors such as energy, manufacturing, utilities, transportation, and defense. - learn more * B Capital led Knox Systems' $25M Series A, backing the company's push to scale what it says is the largest AI-managed federal cloud and dramatically shorten the FedRAMP authorization process for software vendors. 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Arc Boat Company has raised $50 million in a Series C round led by Eclipse, with participation from a16z, Menlo Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Necessary Ventures and Offline Ventures. The Los Angeles startup plans to expand into electric commercial boats and defense propulsion systems whilst maintaining its consumer sport boat business. Founder Mitch Lee said strong organic interest from commercial and defense sectors accelerated expansion plans. For commercial applications, Arc will design boats and partner with shipyards, similar to its hybrid tugboat project with Curtin Maritime. In defense, the company will supply electric propulsion systems to contractors seeking autonomous watercraft capabilities. Arc has grown to approximately 200 employees and expects to hire more for production, engineering and commercial go-to-market teams following the fundraise.
Los Angeles-based startup Arc Boat Company announced the launch of its new Arc Coast 24-foot all-electric center console.