--- title: 'Engineering Technician (202608) at PURVIS' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/engineering-technician-202608-purvis-newport-c3ad0a657dnj' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-14' --- # Engineering Technician (202608) at PURVIS - **Company:** PURVIS - **Location:** Newport, RI - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-08-24 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/purvis/24ca2dc2-3bab-48c9-b77e-a2ac3a3a34b6 ## Job description PURVIS has an immediate opening for an Engineering Technician.  The ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented technician with experience in electronic and electromechanical assembly, production cable fabrication, wiring, testing, and troubleshooting. They should be comfortable reading schematics and technical drawings, working independently with limited supervision, and supporting engineers in a fast-paced technical environment. The day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include: - Provides technical support for engineering activities involving the design, testing, troubleshooting, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems and equipment. - Performs testing, checkout, installation, and troubleshooting using schematics, technical drawings, diagrams, layouts, written procedures, and verbal instructions. - Identifies equipment or system malfunctions and assists in determining appropriate corrective actions and repair methods. - Collects, organizes, maintains, and analyzes technical data to support engineering, production, and testing activities. - Supports the fabrication, assembly, wiring, and integration of electronic and electromechanical components, including production cable assemblies. - Prepares and maintains engineering and technical documentation, including reports, drawings, sketches, flowcharts, diagrams, schematics, and test documentation. - Performs routine assignments independently with limited supervision. Receives general direction for new tasks, complex work, or special assignments. Qualifications: - Associate degree in a related technical discipline and a minimum of two (2) 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/electronic schematics, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and other technical documentation. - Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electronic and electromechanical systems using schematics and technical drawings. Candidate must be able to obtain a government security clearance to the level of SECRET. ## 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. 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