Power Electronic Engineer IV

Marvin Engineering Company; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvin Land Systems, a key player in defense and aerospace systems, seeks a Power Electronic Engineer IV for on-site work in Inglewood, CA. You will design high-power motor controllers, power regulators, and battery management solutions for military aerospace platforms.

You will work with embedded processors, DSPs, CAN/ModBus interfaces, and high-temperature hardware, driving product development from concept to manufacturing while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• US citizenship or permanent residency required.
• BS degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of proven experience in power electronics engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design high-power motor controllers, power regulators, high efficiency AC-DC power converters, DC-DC converters, synchronous rectifiers and battery management solutions.
• Design hardware for motor control systems utilizing embedded processors, DSPs, memory devices, OPAMPs, A/D and D/A converters and interfaces (RS232, RS485, CAN, ModBus, USB, Ethernet, I2C, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth).
• Support new product introduction to manufacturing and through product lifecycle.
• Design PCBs for motor control hardware with EMC/EMI considerations.
• Design hardware for high temperature environments.
• Capture designs using DxDesigner, Allegro for schematic capture.
• Design PCB layout with heat and transient control.
• Robust testing/validation/documentation for design verification.
• Supervise and support junior engineers.

Skills

Power electronics

Motor drives

Embedded processors

DSPs

CAN bus

EMC/EMI

Altium

TCP/IP

English communication

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Altium Designer

DxDesigner

Allegro

PCB layout software

Job description

POWER ELECTRONIC ENGINEER IV (Aerospace & Defense)

Date: Oct 25, 2026

Location:

Inglewood, CA, US, 90302

Company: Marvin Land Systems

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $150,000 - $180,000

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on factors such as work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Offers reflect the total compensation package.

The position is 100% onsite.

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.

SCOPE

As part of the R&D team, the Power Electronics Engineer will development of products, such as motor drives, switch mode power supplies, power factor correction units, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design high-power motor controllers, power regulators, high efficiency AC-DC power converters, DC-DC converters, synchronous rectifiers and battery management solutions.
• Design hardware for motor control systems utilizing embedded processors, DSPs, memory devices, OPAMPs, A/D and D/A converters, as well as other peripheral devices such as RS232, RS485, CAN bus, ModBus, USB interfaces, Ethernet and I2C interfaces as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
• Support new product introduction to manufacturing and through product lifecycle.
• Design PCBs for motor control hardware utilizing techniques to prevent EMC and EMI.
• Designing and selecting hardware for high temperature environments.
• Capture designs utilizing DxDesigner, Allegro for design and schematic capture
• Design PCB layout, to control of heat and transients.
• Robust testing / validation / documentation methodology for design verification.
• Supervise and support junior engineers.

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

• US citizenship or permanent residency is required.
• A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree or equivalent professional experience is reqiured.
• A degree in Electrical Engineering or related focus is preferred.
• Minumum 7 years of proven experience working experience in power electronics engineering is reqiured.
• Experience in manufacturing of similar structural products and/or components (e.g., aerospace, military/defense, automotive, etc.) is required.
• Advanced knowledge of electric drives and electrical circuits (Altium Preferred).
• Familiarity with various networking protocols and standards, including TCP/IP, Controller Area Network (CAN), Bluetooth.
• Experience with integration of military systems/standards is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to work well within a team.
• Must be able to speak/read/write English.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.

SALARY RANGE

$150,000 - $180,000 (based on skills, education, and experience)

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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