R&D DESIGN ENGINEER I

Marvin Engineering Company; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marvin Group in Inglewood, CA, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze pneumatic, mechanical, and electro‑mechanical assemblies. You will contribute to fast-paced product development as part of a cross‑functional team, using CAD tools such as CATIA, Creo, or SolidWorks. Strong communication skills in English are required.

Base salary ranges from 90k to 105k per year, with 100% onsite work. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering is required, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering.
• 1–2 years of relevant engineering experience and coursework in design/analysis.
• Ability to create basic design concepts using hand sketches and CAD tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in mechanical design and analysis of pneumatic, mechanical, and electro‑mechanical assemblies.
• Develop design concepts and CAD models; analyze performance of mechanisms.

Skills

1-2 years experience

CAD proficiency

English communication

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Education

BSME/BSAE or equivalent

Tools

CATIA

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

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Salary is based on experience, skills, and education

This 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

This position involves Mechanical Engineering/Design/Analysis with an emphasis on pneumatic, mechanical and electro-mechanical components/assemblies. The ideal candidate will have some relevant experience in the design, analysis and prototyping of mechanisms which may include linkages, levers, pneumatic devices, solenoid and motor operators. The candidate should have an educational background showing work with analysis and design of mechanical devices and subsystems. Extracurricular activities at school and/or in personal life which emphasize these disciplines will also be considered.

Design experience with CATIA, Creo or SolidWorks and ability to perform structural analysis or system performance simulation analysis is highly desirable. The candidate must be flexible and able to work effectively in a fast paced environment as a member of a cross functional team and as an individual contributor. A successful candidate will be able to show evidence of their capability to excel in performance tasks independently as an individual contributor, and to function well as a member of a cross-functional team.

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering
• Must have 1-2 years of relevant work experience
• Minimum BSME, BSAE and ability to show coursework and/or experience in design/analysis/development of mechanical or electro-mechanical devices.The candidate should have a basic knowledge of manufacture of mechanical components
• Must be able to demonstrate basic knowledge and experience in creation of design concepts using hand sketches, and CAD tools. CAD experience in CATIA (preferred), Creo or SolidWorks is a plus
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques, their capabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Prior assembly or shop experience is a plus
• Must be able to perform basic measurements and simple inspection processes
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be fluent in written and spoken English
• Must be able to write engineering reports, typically to document analysis and test results. Evidence of accomplishment in self-documentation of work product through technical reports, test reports etc. will be considered as a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products is essential
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Medium-to-large office environment
• Fast paced office environment
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Exposed to a combination of normal office type environments

SALARY RANGE:

Base Salary Range (Inglewood only): 90K - 105K

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

There are typically no travel requirements for this position (0%)

NOTES:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this position's employee(s). Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by anyone authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities reasonably. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.

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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