DIRECTOR OF INTEGRATED MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Marvin Engineering Company; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvin Group seeks a Director of Integrated Mechanical Systems to lead mechanical, structural, shelter, and mechanical-integration engineering across concept to field deployment. Owns the complete mechanical realization of deployable shelters and integrated infrastructure systems from concept through production release and field use.

The role drives maintainability and producibility, coordinates with electrical, cooling, and mission equipment teams, and ensures compliance with defense standards

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; candidates with a Bachelor's with significant experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of managerial experience leading mechanical, structural, shelter, or closely related engineering work through design, manufacturing, qualification, and deployment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic objectives and budgets to support the functional infrastructure.
• Deep knowledge of structural analysis, FEA, thermal management, HVAC integration, and transport design considerations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead mechanical, structural, shelter, and mechanical-integration engineering activity.
• Own design, FEA, thermal management, HVAC integration, environmental sealing, EMI shielding, packaging, lifting and tie-down systems, and transportation analysis.
• Drive maintainability, manufacturability, producibility, and lifecycle support throughout product development.
• Lead mechanical work across concept development, system architecture, detailed design, prototype development, manufacturing support, qualification, and deployment.
• Develop engineering standards, design methodologies, and technical data packages to support repeatable production.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical engineering

Cross-discipline collaboration

Finite element analysis

System integration

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Structural analysis software

Thermal management tools

Job description

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DIRECTOR OF INTEGRATED MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Date: Aug 27, 2026

Location:

Inglewood, CA, US, 90302

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $219,700.00 - $276,200.00

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 Mechanical Systems to establish and lead mechanical engineering, structural engineering, shelter engineering, mechanical manufacturing engineering, and mechanical integration.

The role owns the complete mechanical realization of deployable shelters and integrated infrastructure systems from concept and system architecture through detailed design, manufacturing support, qualification, production release, and field deployment. Design and manufacturing engineering remain integrated under one accountable discipline leader.

• Establish and lead mechanical, structural, shelter, and mechanical-integration engineering activity.
• Own structural design, finite element analysis, thermal management, HVAC integration, environmental sealing, EMI shielding integration, equipment packaging, lifting and tie-down systems, and transportation analysis.
• Drive maintainability, manufacturability, producibility, and lifecycle support throughout product development.
• Lead mechanical work across concept development, system architecture, detailed design, prototype development, manufacturing support, qualification testing, production release, and field deployment.
• Develop engineering standards, design methodologies, manufacturing documentation, qualification plans, and technical data packages that support repeatable production.
• Establish design practices supporting the International Building Code, ASCE 7 structural and seismic requirements, military environmental qualification requirements, and customer-specific defense and utility standards.
• Own mechanical manufacturing engineering for welding and system assembly, including routings, work instructions, fixture design, and weld procedures.
• Lead mechanical and system-assembly floor execution for the discipline.
• Integrate mechanical architecture with electrical, communications, cooling, and mission equipment while protecting structural integrity, reliability, maintainability, and producibility.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related disciplie; candidates with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and significant relevant expeirence will be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
• 5+ years of demonstrated managerial experience leading mechanical, structural, shelter, or closely related engineering work through design, manufacturing, qualification, and deployment.
• 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.
• Experience with structural analysis, finite element analysis, thermal management, HVAC integration, environmental sealing, equipment packaging, and transportation-related design considerations.
• Experience integrating mechanical design with manufacturing engineering, particularly welding and system assembly.
• Ability to develop engineering standards, manufacturing documentation, qualification plans, and technical data packages.
• Working knowledge of maintainability, manufacturability, producibility, and lifecycle engineering.
• Ability to lead cross-discipline integration with electrical, communications, cooling, and mission-equipment stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with utility-grade E-Houses, transportable electrical control rooms, modular equipment shelters, ISO container systems, environmental control systems, or similar mission-critical infrastructure.
• Experience applying the International Building Code, ASCE 7, military environmental qualification requirements, or customer-specific defense and utility standards.
• Experience with arc-resistant switchgear buildings, medium-voltage equipment enclosures, or mechanical infrastructure supporting mission-critical electrical equipment.

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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