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Marvin Group
ELECTRICAL DESIGNER
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What they do
An Electrical Designer designs and creates layout for the electrical systems that power lighting, security, telephone and sound in buildings; creates wiring diagrams, develops specifications for electrical systems to meet code requirements. Designs and create layout of the printed circuit boards that are components of most electronic equipment.
$85,089 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
The Marvin Group is a Strategic Partner for Global Alternate Mission Equipment and Sustainment The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor, plays a crucial role in the development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles. Based in Southern California near the Los Angeles International Airport, The Marvin Group consists of Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS) and Marvin Land Systems (MLS). Marvin Engineering designs and produces military Alternate Mission Equipment. Marvin Test Solutions designs and manufactures armament Test Equipment. Marvin Land Systems specializes in the design and build of power and thermal management systems. For over 60 years we have maintained "A Tradition of Excellence", serving as a trusted source for our unwavering commitment to supporting all branches of the Department of Defense and our global allies. Our collaboration extends across a diverse array of programs and platforms, including major military prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.
Position Summary:
Marvin Group is seeking an Electrical Designer to develop equipment and controls documentation for manufactured electrical systems. The role converts requirements and engineering direction into schematics, panel layouts, wiring documentation, component selections, bills of material, and drawing packages while supporting manufacturing, testing, and cross-functional coordination. This role is limited to equipment and controls design and manufacturing support; it does not include stamped building electrical plans or responsible-charge work.Essential Responsibilities:
- Develop equipment and controls designs and documentation from requirements and engineering direction through release.
- Create and revise schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, cable and wire schedules, and related design records.
- Select electrical components and prepare bills of material, specifications, drawing packages, and revision-controlled documentation.
- Coordinate design interfaces with controls, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
- Support prototype and production builds by resolving documentation, installation, fit, and function issues and processing design changes.
- Coordinate manufacturing test preparation, functional testing, and troubleshooting; document results and corrective actions.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum 4+ years of demonstrated capability preparing schematics, panel layouts, and wiring documentation for equipment or controls systems
- Proficiency with electrical CAD or drafting tools and disciplined drawing, revision, and document-control practices
- Ability to select and document components and maintain bills of material, specifications, drawing packages, and configuration-controlled records
- Clear technical communication, practical problem-solving, and effective collaboration across design, manufacturing, and test functions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as an electrical designer, controls designer, panel designer, or electrical drafter supporting manufactured electrical equipment, control panels, integrated power/control enclosures, production builds, or factory testing This position must meet export control compliance requirements.