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# Designer/Drafter (Electrical) (202608) at PURVIS

- **Company:** PURVIS
- **Location:** Middletown, RI
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/purvis/0ca0ffcc-987b-49d4-8bb0-f5950b2bb914

## Job description

PURVIS Systems is a technology solutions partner that develops, implements and maintains mission-critical solutions for federal and local government agencies.

PURVIS has immediate full-time openings for an Electrical Designer/Drafter to support U.S Navy system designs and development.

The day-to-day responsibilities of this role include:

- Review of Government Furnished Information (GFI) and engineering drawing redlines to incorporate into drawing package as required.
- Review of engineering drawing redlines.
- Update and maintain electrical drawing packages using AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel.
- Ensure drawings follow standards and practices.
- Drawing packages may include production drawings, circuit card assemblies, parts lists, connector/cabling wiring tables, schematic diagrams, functional block diagrams, test, and assembly fixture drawings.

Qualifications:

- 0 - 3 years professional experience.
- Ability to review engineering drawings and understand required changes.
- Ability to work closely with Subject Matter Experts and Navy military and civilian personnel.
- Experience with CAD programs, such as AutoCAD is preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel and Word is preferred.
- Technical school or Associates degree is not required, but is a plus.
- Knowledge of existing submarine systems, Military Specifications, and previous defense industry is a plus.

## About PURVIS

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: PURVIS Systems is a technology solutions partner that develops, implements, and maintains mission‑critical systems for federal and local governments, specializing in station alerting for 911 first responders and the Department of Defense.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Middletown, Rhode Island, United States
- **Founded**: 1973
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting; Defense & Public Safety; Government Technology
- **Target customers**: Federal agencies (DoD, NIH), local governments, public safety organizations (fire, police, EMS)
- **Mission / Purpose**: Provide peace of mind by delivering mission‑critical solutions that protect life, safety, and property.

## Products & Services
- **Fire Station Alerting System (FSAS)**: Hardware and software solution that automates station alerting for fire and EMS departments, enabling rapid, reliable response.
- **Electronic Notification System (ENS)**: Mass notification platform for government and public safety agencies.
- **DoD Systems Integration & Engineering**: Custom engineering, systems integration, and sustainment services for the U.S. Department of Defense, including submarine augmentation systems and sonar/acoustic intelligence solutions.
- **Configuration & Requirements Management**: Specialized management services for complex government programs.
- **Training & Support**: Systems training and on‑call installation/repair services (e.g., FDNY SCADA contract).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of **$27M** (latest estimate); Total Funding – not applicable (bootstrapped/growth from operations)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Department of Defense, Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, Fire Department of New York (FDNY), National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount of **126 employees** (+6.9% YoY, +13 people)
  - Awarded a **$37.3M contract** from NUWC Division Newport (June 2024)
  - Awarded a **$4.95M, 5‑year contract** with FDNY for SCADA installation and repair (Dec 2024)
  - Achieved **CMMC Level 2 Certification** with a perfect assessment score (July 2025)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep domain expertise**: Leadership team with extensive U.S. Naval warfare and public safety experience; many staff are retired military/submarine specialists.
- **Long‑standing trust**: Over 50 years of operating history; trusted by the DoD, NIH, and major public safety agencies.
- **Nimble yet capable**: Large enough to win major federal contracts, small enough to remain flexible and responsive.
- **Certified security posture**: CMMC Level 2 certification signals strong cybersecurity maturity for defense contracts.

## Strategic Focus
- **Sustainable growth** while preserving core values of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.
- **Expanding DoD and public safety footprints** – leveraging recent contract wins to deepen relationships with federal and municipal customers.
- **Continuous improvement** in station alerting and notification technologies, with emphasis on reliability and mission readiness.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Highly collaborative, supportive management, and a focus on teamwork. Employees are empowered to bring unique perspectives to complex challenges.
- **Career advancement**: Access to training workshops, career development, and mentorship from industry experts.
- **Compensation & benefits**: Competitive medical/dental/vision plans, 401k packages, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
- **Work environment**: Primarily on‑site roles (Middletown, RI; Virginia Beach, VA; Newport, RI). The company emphasises a personable, close‑knit atmosphere.
- **Mission‑driven**: Work directly impacts life‑safety and national security – “your work provides immediate and immeasurable value.”

## Sources
1. [purvis.com – Join Our Team](https://www.purvis.com/join-our-team/)
2. [purvis.com – Leadership](https://www.purvis.com/about-us/leadership/)
3. [jobs.lever.co/purvis – Open Positions](https://jobs.lever.co/purvis)
4. [linkedin.com/company/purvis-systems](https://www.linkedin.com/company/purvis-systems)
5. [builtin.com/company/purvis-systems](https://builtin.com/company/purvis-systems)

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