Mechanical Engineer - Robotics
Sparks Group
Sterling, VA
Senior Robotics Engineer (Mechanical & Systems) Job Summary:
An innovative robotics and data analytics company in Sterling, VA is seeking a hands-on Senior Robotics Engineer (Mechanical & Systems) to support the development of a next-generation inspection platform for the energy sector. This is a milestone-driven prototype program with strong industry backing and real-world deployment potential. If you enjoy building, testing, and iterating in a fast-moving engineering environment, this could be a great fit. This role will require you to work fully onsite in Sterling, VA.
Senior Robotics Engineer (Mechanical & Systems) Responsibilities:
- Design and fabricate mechanical systems for advanced robotics applications.
- Develop and integrate electronics, motors, and power systems.
- Conduct testing, validation, and quality assurance.
- Create and refine CAD models (Onshape preferred).
- Contribute to embedded programming efforts (Arduino/C, Raspberry Pi/Python).
- Utilize 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC, and traditional shop tools.
- Collaborate directly with technical leadership to meet development milestones.
Senior Robotics Engineer (Mechanical & Systems) Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in robotics system design.
- Strong background in mechanical design and fabrication.
- Working knowledge of electronics and circuit design.
- Comfortable operating in a shop/lab environment with strong safety practices.
- Clear and effective technical communication skills.
- Experience with remote or underwater robotics systems.
- Simulation tools (FEA/CFD, MATLAB, Simulink, etc.).
- CAM software experience (Fusion 360 or similar).
- Oil & gas industry exposure preferred.
- Product certification experience.
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This job is In-Person.
We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.
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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.
About the Company
Sparks Group
Bringing the Best People and the Best Companies Together Since 1970.
Sparks Group (formerly SPARKS, Sparks IT Solutions, and Sparks Personnel) is the Washington DC Area's leading temporary staffing and full-time recruiting services provider. Whether you are seeking your next opportunity or looking to add talent, Sparks Group is the ideal partner for you! Each of our four divisions (Sparks Office, Sparks Accounting & Finance, Sparks IT, and Sparks Creative) specializes in placing professionals in temporary/contract, temporary-to-full-time, and full-time roles across a diverse array of staffing categories, positions and levels including: office/administrative, customer service, human resources and talent acquisition, legal support, government and cleared personnel, mortgage/banking, accounting and finance, contracts and procurement, information technology and creative/marketing.
Sparks Group brings over four decades of experience placing professionals in challenging and rewarding positions at many of the area’s most prestigious organizations. Our primary focus is presenting opportunities that match each candidate’s skill-sets, experience levels, career objectives, and growth needs. Sparks Group has regularly ranked as one of the top US staffing and recruiting firms having been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction (2012-2017). Additionally, Sparks Group is proud to have been recently selected for other awards Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2017 Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work (2017), the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces® List (2017, 2014), Forbes® Best Professional Recruiting Firms (2017), and the National Capital Business Ethics Award.