DIRECTOR OF INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Marvin Engineering Company; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 228,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvin Engineering Co. in Inglewood, CA is seeking a Director of Integrated Electrical Systems to lead electrical engineering, controls, power systems, and electrical manufacturing.

The role owns electrical realization from design to factory commissioning and lifecycle support, ensuring traceability and quality across the platform. You will drive power distribution, automation, cable/harness design, and integration, while advancing standards and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; equivalent work experience considered.
• 5+ years managing electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, and systems integration from design through production.
• Experience creating functional strategies, objectives, budgets, and procedures.
• Deep knowledge of electrical sub-functions and overall department function.
• Industrial electrical experience spanning power distribution, automation, controls, and assembly.
• Experience with medium- and low-voltage distribution, switchgear, PLC/HMI, instrumentation, harness design, and acceptance testing.
• Ability to set technical standards, processes, inspection procedures, quality controls, traceability, and production docs.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering, controls engineering, power-systems engineering, manufacturing engineering, and integration.
• Own power distribution, switchgear, PLC/HMI, instrumentation, harness design, and equipment integration.
• Oversee acceptance testing, commissioning, production release, and lifecycle support for electrical systems.
• Manage electrical manufacturing engineering, cable, rack, integration, and hook-up assembly.
• Establish standards, processes, inspection procedures, and documentation for mission-critical electrical production.
• Lead the path to UL 508A certification and IPC/WHMA-A-620 implementation.
• Apply applicable NFPA and IEC/IEEE standards for safety and performance.
• Integrate power, automation, controls, and communications into reliable systems.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Industrial automation

Project leadership

Systems integration

Electrical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

UL 508A readiness

IPC/WHMA-A-620

MIL-STD-810 / MIL-STD-461

Job description

Date: Aug 27, 2026
Location: Inglewood, CA, US, 90302
Company: Marvin Engineering Co.
Req ID: 1650
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Range: $227,600.00 - $274,500.00

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 a Director of Integrated Electrical Systems to establish and lead electrical engineering, controls engineering, power-systems engineering, electrical manufacturing, electrical integration, and electrical floor execution.

The role owns the complete electrical realization of integrated shelter systems, from design and manufacturing engineering through acceptance testing, factory commissioning, production integration, and lifecycle support. The director is accountable for disciplined electrical production, technical documentation, traceability, and integration with the mechanical platform.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Establish and lead electrical engineering, controls engineering, power-systems engineering, electrical manufacturing, and electrical integration
• Own medium- and low-voltage power distribution, switchgear integration, industrial control systems, PLC and HMI automation, instrumentation, cable and wire-harness design, and electrical equipment integration
• Lead acceptance testing, factory commissioning, production release support, and lifecycle support for integrated electrical systems
• Own electrical manufacturing engineering, cable, rack, integration, and hook-up assembly, including electrical floor management
• Establish engineering standards, manufacturing processes, inspection procedures, quality systems, and technical documentation for mission-critical electrical production
• Lead the organization’s path to UL 508A Industrial Control Panel Shop certification
• Implement IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship and inspection standards for cable assemblies and wire-harness manufacturing
• Build defense work around MIL-STD-810 environmental qualification, MIL-STD-461 electromagnetic compatibility, and customer-specific qualification, testing, and acceptance requirements
• Apply NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E as foundational electrical and workplace-safety practices, with applicable IEC 62271-202 and IEEE C37 requirements for utility-grade work
• Integrate power distribution, automation, controls, communications, instrumentation, and mission equipment into reliable, maintainable, and manufacturable systems

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Systems, or a closely related field; equivalent work experience will be considered
• 5+ years of demonstrated managerial experience leading electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, and systems-integration work from initial design through production and commissioning
• Demonstrated experience creating functional strategies, specific objectives, and developing budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure
• Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.
• Extensive industrial electrical experience spanning power distribution, industrial automation, controls engineering, electrical construction, equipment integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and electrical manufacturing
• Experience with medium- and low-voltage power distribution, switchgear, PLC and HMI systems, instrumentation, cable or wire-harness design, and acceptance testing
• Ability to establish technical standards, manufacturing processes, inspection procedures, quality controls, traceability, and production documentation
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461 as applicable to the work
• Ability to lead floor execution for cable, rack, integration, hook-up assembly, testing, and factory commissioning

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading or supporting UL 508A Industrial Control Panel Shop certification and IPC/WHMA-A-620 implementation
• Experience with IEC 62271-202, applicable IEEE C37 switchgear standards, utility-grade prefabricated E-Houses, or related electrical infrastructure
• Eligibility and readiness to pursue a California C-10 Electrical Contractor license if the final role location and assigned duties require it

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be “U.S. persons” within the meaning of ITAR, as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

The Marvin Group is an EEO/Disability/Vets Employer.

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