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# Staff Technical Program Manager at Arc Boat Company

- **Company:** Arc Boat Company
- **Location:** Torrance, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-08-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/arcboatcompany/jobs/5408106008

## Job description

## What we’re building

The marine industry supports recreation, global commerce, and national defense. And yet it runs on technology that hasn't meaningfully changed in fifty years. Until now.

Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry. We're rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs from first principles. And we're already executing. We started with consumers to develop and harden our core technology. We’re now scaling production of our flagship model with new models and sectors on the horizon. Now we’re extending our platform to commercial applications, starting with tugs, ferries, and defense, with years worth of signed contracts and a pipeline that spans every vessel type on the water.

The technology is proven, the momentum is building, and the opportunity is enormous. The marine industry is going electric and Arc is building the platform that powers it

Who we’re looking for

As Arc's Staff Technical Program Manager for Commercial, you will own commercial programs from award through delivery, starting with a $160M contract to deliver a fleet of electric tugboats. That means owning schedule, scope, and risk for commercial programs from design through production and delivery; contributing delivery and performance inputs to proposals led by our Proposal Specialist; owning the working relationship with our shipyard and build partners; and running the operating cadence that turns customer commitments into delivered vessels.

We're looking for someone fired up by the mission and ready to build. You'll thrive here if you move fast, take ownership, and care about the details. This is a full-time, on-site role at our Los Angeles headquarters

## What You'll Do

- Owning schedule, scope, and risk for commercial powertrain programs from design through production and delivery, starting with the electric tug program
- Partnering with commercial sales leaders to translate won deals into structured, executable programs
- Contributing delivery and performance inputs to bids, supplying the Proposal Specialist with schedule, risk, and execution content on their timeline
- Pressure-testing delivery feasibility and timelines once an opportunity reaches technical qualification, and coordinating the cross-functional engagement that turns an agreed scope into a buildable plan, ensuring commitments made in the deal are captured, resourced, and delivered
- Owning the working relationship with shipyards and build partners and interfacing with Engineering and Supply Chain to align build plans, long-lead items, and production readiness with customer commitments
- Running the internal operating cadence for new deals and active programs, including program kickoffs (post-award, with the customer), milestone reviews, risk registers, change control, and executive updates
- Synthesizing feedback from new deals and active programs to inform product roadmap, pricing, and commercial playbooks
- Building the program-management processes and tooling that Arc's Commercial business will scale on
- Travel to partner companies (shipyards, operators) to coordinate design and build activities.

## Minimum Qualifications

- 7+ years of experience delivering complex, multi-disciplinary hardware programs
- Background in marine/shipbuilding, EV/battery, aerospace, defense, or hardware technology program management
- Proficiency with program planning at depth: building complex schedules, mapping interdependencies, and running risk and change management
- Experience working across the sales-to-execution boundary, contributing to proposals and then delivering on the commitments made in them
- Ability to communicate and persuade across engineering, manufacturing, sales, executives, and customers
- Experience owning a vendor or build-partner relationship directly
- This position requires access to information controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be a 'U.S. person' as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.62) — i.e., a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual (asylee or refugee).

Bonus Qualifications

- Familiarity with government contracting (milestone-based deliverables, FAR/DFARS, ITAR handling)
- Experience in marine classification processes (e.g., ABS) or high-voltage/battery systems
- Experience standing up program-management processes in a scaling organization
- Comfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable pace
- Enthusiasm for boating and the water

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 offer

The base salary for this role is $175,000 annually.

Highly competitive equity grants are included with full time offers. As well as semi-annual bonuses tied to your impact, not just your tenure.

Additionally, Arc offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

- Healthcare benefits — 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
- Parental leave — 14 weeks fully paid for birthing and non-birthing parents
- Generous time off — Highly competitive PTO with  an opportunity to earn more time with tenure
- Income protection — Life and disability insurance for all employees
- Retirement savings — Traditional and Roth 401(k) access
- Water fund — $500 for you to spend each year to get out on the water, however you choose
- Professional development — $500 annual reimbursement for professional development and a monthly AI stipend
- Safety Support- Annual reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment and anything that ensures we keep our crew safe
- Captain training — Training and access to take Arc boats out with friends and family
- Office perks — Daily  lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
- Relocation assistance — Available depending on role eligibility.

## Our values

We move with urgency and build with care. 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, and perspectives.

We want people who share and embody these values. It is vital that our values align - we’d be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.

## About Arc Boat Company

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Arc Boat Company designs and manufactures high-performance, all-electric recreational and commercial watercraft, vertically integrating battery packs, powertrains, software, and hulls.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B; total funding >$100M)
- **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2021
- **Founders**: Mitch Lee (CEO) and Ryan Cook (CTO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Electric boat manufacturing (recreational and commercial marine)
- **Target customers**: Mass-market wake sport and center console boaters (B2C), commercial fleet operators including tugboat companies and defense (B2B/Government)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Electrifying the marine industry… until everything that floats is electric.” [arcboats.com](https://arcboats.com/about)

## Products & Services
- **Arc One**: 24‑ft luxury electric boat (220 kWh battery, 500 hp, $300,000). Sold out. Introduced late 2021. [arcboats.com](https://arcboats.com/about)
- **Arc Sport**: 23‑ft wake sport boat (226 kWh battery, 500 hp, 4–6 hours active use). Launched February 2024. Aims to bring electric boating to the mass market. [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arc_(company))
- **Arc Coast**: 24‑ft all‑electric center console (226 kWh, 400 hp, 50 mph top speed, starting at $168,000). Deliveries expected in 2026. [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arc_(company))
- **Electric Commercial Workboats**: Hybrid‑electric ship‑assist tugboats (8 vessels, 4,000 hp, 6 MWh batteries) in partnership with Curtin Maritime. Also a retrofitted electric tugboat with Portland‑based Diversified Marine. [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arc_(company))

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed. (Private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding ~$104M ($4.25M seed, $30M Series A, $70M Series B). A $160M commercial partnership with Curtin Maritime signed in 2025. [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arc_(company))
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Andreessen Horowitz (lead Seed), Eclipse Ventures (lead Series A), Menlo Ventures (lead Series B), Lowercarbon Capital, Abstract Ventures, and celebrity investors Will Smith and Kevin Durant. [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arc_(company))
- **Growth Signals**: Expanding from recreational boats into commercial ferries, defense, and tugboats. Opened a 150,000 sq ft factory in Los Angeles. Plans to install charging infrastructure at the Port of Los Angeles (AltaSea campus). Headcount >100 employees. [arcboats.com](https://arcboats.com/about) [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arc_(company))

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertical integration**: In‑house design of battery packs, powertrain, thermal control systems, and software – unique among boat builders. This enables a cohesive feel, real‑time performance monitoring, and rapid iteration.
- **SpaceX‑inspired engineering**: CTO Ryan Cook is a former SpaceX lead engineer; the team blends aerospace design/manufacturing techniques with traditional marine craftsmanship.
- **First‑mover in electric wake boats**: The Arc Sport is the first mass‑market electric wake sport boat, offering instant torque and lower operating costs compared to premium gas‑powered alternatives.
- **U.S. manufacturing**: Designed and built in the USA, with a large factory in Los Angeles and partnerships with domestic shipyards.

## Strategic Focus
- Scale production of the Arc Sport and Arc Coast to capture the recreational market.
- Lead the electrification of commercial marine with hybrid‑electric tugs and workboats, targeting port operations and defense contracts.
- Build charging and service infrastructure (e.g., Port of Los Angeles AltaSea campus) to support fleet customers.
- Continue raising capital or forming strategic partnerships to fund growth, as evidenced by the $160M commercial deal.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Founded by former SpaceX engineers; a fast‑paced, engineering‑first environment (“rocket engineers, EV experts, and avid boaters”). Emphasis on building everything from scratch and owning the full stack.
- **Growth trajectory**: Early‑stage (21 open positions as of mid‑2025) with strong funding and a clear path to scale. Opportunity to join during a period of rapid expansion from recreational to commercial/defense.
- **Location**: Headquarters and factory in Torrance/Los Angeles, CA; some roles remote‑friendly (e.g., Sales Advisor in Austin, TX). Roles span engineering, production, supply chain, people, sales, and commercial programs. [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/arcboatcompany)
- **Perks**: Work on cutting‑edge electrification technology with real environmental impact; hands‑on with both design and production; “American‑made” pride.

## Sources
1. [Arc Boats official site](https://arcboats.com/)
2. [Arc Boats - About page](https://arcboats.com/about)
3. [Arc Boats - Careers page](https://arcboats.com/careers)
4. [Arc Boat Company jobs on Greenhouse](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/arcboatcompany)
5. [Wikipedia - Arc (company)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arc_(company))

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