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Purvis Systems

Delivers mission-critical government IT solutions

Engineering Technician

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior
Associate's
Newport, RI, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsProduct Assembly
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • An associate degree in a related technical discipline and a minimum of two years of relevant experience; additional related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience fabricating and assembling production cables and cable harnesses.
  • Hands-on experience wiring, assembling, and troubleshooting electronic equipment and components.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and other technical documentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electronic and electromechanical systems using schematics and technical drawings.
  • Ability to obtain a government security clearance at the level of Secret.
Responsibilities
  • Provide technical support for engineering activities involving the design, testing, troubleshooting, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems and equipment.
  • Perform testing, checkout, installation, and troubleshooting using schematics, technical drawings, diagrams, layouts, written procedures, and verbal instructions.
  • Identify equipment or system malfunctions and assist in determining appropriate corrective actions and repair methods.
  • Collect, organize, maintain, and analyze technical data to support engineering, production, and testing activities.
  • Support the fabrication, assembly, wiring, and integration of electronic and electromechanical components, including production cable assemblies.
  • Prepare and maintain engineering and technical documentation, including reports, drawings, sketches, flowcharts, diagrams, schematics, and test documentation.
  • Perform routine assignments independently with limited supervision and receive general direction for new tasks, complex work, or special assignments.

About the company

Purvis Systems provides technology solutions for federal and local governments, handling design, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of mission-critical systems. It delivers end-to-end IT and operational solutions through engineering, program management, and field maintenance to support agencies like the Department of Defense, NIH, and major public safety organizations. It differentiates itself by being large enough for complex programs yet nimble, combining rigorous standards and security with flexibility and responsive service. Its goal is to help agencies protect life, safety, and property by ensuring reliable, enduring technology operations under demanding conditions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$70K

Headquarters

Middletown, Connecticut

Founded

1973

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What believers are saying

  • PURVIS added a $19.9 million NUWC Newport contract on April 10, 2025.
  • PURVIS posted a $37.3 million NUWC award in June 2024, showing contract momentum.
  • Golden Chick opened Mississippi's first location, giving PURVIS non-defense diversification and optionality.

What critics are saying

  • NUWC Newport drives most disclosed wins, creating brutal concentration if one recompete slips.
  • SeaPort-NxG follow-ons and sole-source CMPRO work invite aggressive pressure from rival integrators.
  • A Navy budget shift away from undersea warfare would hit PURVIS revenue within one award cycle.

What makes Purvis Systems unique

  • PURVIS won a $6.2 million SeaPort-NxG follow-on from NUWC Newport on September 18, 2026.
  • PURVIS secured CMMC Level 2 certification on July 28, 2025, meeting defense supplier requirements.
  • PURVIS combines undersea warfare engineering, configuration management, and public-safety systems in one shop.

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

9%
Gannett
Dec 12th, 2023
Purvis first to open Golden Chick franchise in Mississippi

Purvis first to open Golden Chick franchise in Mississippi.

SENEDIA
Feb 28th, 2022
PURVIS Public Safety Technology, Public Safety Management Systems partners with U.S. Navy

PURVIS has partnered with the U.S. Navy for over 49 years developing, evaluating, and supporting Undersea Warfare capabilities from system design and development, through TEMPALT development, installation, configuration management, integrated product support, Risk Management Framework (RMF) certification, training, and facilities/IT management.