CABLE HARNESS DESIGNER
Inglewood, CA, US, 90302
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 Cable Harness Designer to create clear, build-ready cable and wire-harness documentation for integrated electrical equipment. The role converts requirements and engineering direction into harness drawings, wire lists, connector and termination details, bills of material, and revision-controlled manufacturing packages while partnering with electrical design, manufacturing, quality, and test.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Develop and revise cable and wire-harness drawings, wire lists, pinouts, routing details, labels, and related manufacturing documentation.
- Select and document wire, cable, connectors, terminals, backshells, protective materials, and hardware; prepare bills of material and drawing packages.
- Apply applicable IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship and acceptance requirements to design documentation and support practical interpretation with manufacturing and quality teams.
- Coordinate interfaces with electrical design, panel or equipment integration, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, suppliers, and test stakeholders.
- Support prototype and production builds by resolving fit, routing, termination, documentation, and configuration issues; process controlled design changes.
- Support continuity, point-to-point, and other planned harness test activities by ensuring drawings and build records are complete and current.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- 4+ years of demonstrated ability in creating and/or revising cable and wire-harness drawings, wire lists, pinouts, and building documentation for manufactured equipment
- Working knowledge of cable and harness construction practices, connector and termination selection, routing, labeling, and revision-controlled documentation
- Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 requirements and acceptance criteria for cable and wire-harness assemblies
- Clear technical communication, close attention to detail, and practical collaboration across electrical design, manufacturing, quality, and test
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, industrial controls, power equipment, or other high-reliability cable and harness builds; exposure to Class 3 workmanship or acceptance criteria is preferred
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.
Interested parties please apply online and submit resume to https://jobs.marvingroup.com/
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