Engineer, Mechanical Design and Autonomous Systems Development at Obsidian Solutions Group LLC in Washington, Virginia

Job Description:

Primary Location: Remote – Corporate HQ

Must be a U.S citizen

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain and Maintain a TS Clearance

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer specializing in Mechanical Design and Autonomous Systems Development to join our team. This role requires a balanced focus on mechanical design for government initiatives and the prototype development and accelerated fielding of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), robotics, Human Machine Integrated (HMI) systems, and other autonomous systems. The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing innovative solutions for U.S. government problem statements and advancing OSG's project initiatives, particularly through grant and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) applications.

Specific Responsibilities:

Mechanical Design -

• Develop concept design alternatives to address U.S. government problem statements, as communicated through SBIR briefs and other grant opportunities.
• Design and support prototype development for sUAS, robotics, autonomous systems, HMI, and HMIF, ensuring mission-ready solutions for field deployment.
• Prepare comprehensive design documentation, including detailed mechanical part and assembly drawings with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Procure or fabricate mechanical parts and assemblies as needed to support project activities.
• Use 3D CAD software (such as SolidWorks, Fusion360, Siemens NX) to create and refine mechanical and autonomous systems designs.
• Conduct fundamental sizing and performance analysis using first-order hand calculations.
• Perform structural analysis and optimization using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools like ANSYS, COMSOL, or Simcenter.
• Design components for various 3D printing processes, including Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA), and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS).

Support for Grants and SBIR Opportunities:

• Prepare technical reports to support new business activities, including grant applications and SBIR project documentation.
• Create and maintain project timelines and schedules to ensure the timely completion of project milestones.
• Engage in technical writing to support intellectual property (IP) disclosures, including patent documentation, to protect and advance OSG's innovations.
• Collaborate on proposal writing for grants and SBIR opportunities, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with government requirements.

Prototype Development and Fielding of Autonomous Systems:

• Participate in the design, prototyping, and accelerated deployment of advanced autonomous systems for critical applications such as reconnaissance, search and rescue, and logistics.
• Support the integration of HMI technologies, optimizing human-machine interactions and operational formations for autonomous platforms.
• Conduct field testing and evaluation activities to validate system performance, safety, and reliability, and adapt designs based on operational feedback.
• Develop fielding strategies to meet rapid deployment timelines for mission-critical technology, ensuring prototypes meet client specifications and operational readiness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design engineering, autonomous systems, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in prototype development, particularly with sUAS, robotics, and autonomous systems, and successful fielding of mission-ready solutions.
• Proven ability to create, evaluate, and select effective concept designs for both mechanical and autonomous systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Fusion360, or Siemens NX.
• Experience with fundamental sizing, performance analysis, and FEA tools (ANSYS, COMSOL, Simcenter) for structural analysis and optimization.
• Familiarity with design processes for 3D printing technologies, including FDM, SLA, and SLS.
• Strong technical writing skills for grant applications, SBIR documentation, IP disclosures, and technical reports.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage project timelines, schedules, and milestones.
• Experience supporting grant applications and SBIR opportunities is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Normal office environment

Travel

• Up to 10%

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer's mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a certified 8(a), service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.

A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.

Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer's expectations.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national and ethinic origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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