Engineer Mechanical Design and Autonomous Systems Development Security Clearance

Position: Engineer [Mechanical Design and Autonomous Systems Development] with Security Clearance
Description Primary

Location:

This is a hybrid position. Prefer candidates local to Washington D.C Metro or willing to relocate. 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 Solid Works, Fusion
360, 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), Stereo lithography (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.
Requirements

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 Solid Works, Fusion
360, 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,…