Robotics​/Mechanical Engineer

Applied Impact Robotics has an immediate opening for an Engineer or Technical Specialist. The position is full time on site in Sterling, VA. This is a robotics development program for a prototype to meet customer needs through a series of demonstrational milestones. The position will report to a lead engineer and program director for technical and programmatic guidance. An ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, creative, collaborative, and focused on meeting goals.

• Design and fabrication of mechanical devices
• Basic electronics and circuit design
• Test design and quality assurance
• Shop tools and hand tools
• Shop safety
• Technical communications
• Understanding of specification and data sheets
• CAD (Onshape preferred)

• Experience in remote robotics, specifically UUV systems
• Experience with motors, controllers and power systems
• Experience with Arduino, C programming
• Experience with Raspberry Pi, Python programming
• Laser cutting
• 3D printing
• CNC operation
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
• 5+ years experience in robotics system design

• Simulation software (FEA, CFD, with Simulink, Nastran, Matlab, etc.)
• CAM (Fusion 360 or other CNC programming tool)
• Materials sourcing
• Project planning and scheduling (Trello, Asana, etc)
• Microsoft Office and Google Docs
• Experience in the Oil and Gas industry
• Experience with product certification

Applied Impact Robotics is a robotics and data analytics company dedicated to making the energy industry a cleaner and safer place. We are currently developing an Underwater Unmanned Vehicle (UUV) specifically designed to inspect the floor of multi-million gallon Above Ground Tanks (ABT) while in service.

We have amazing traction in the industry with BP and Chevron partnerships, who are both eager to implement new technologies like ours. Our company is a dynamic and motivated team with big ideas and a passion for innovation. We emphasize collaboration, independent thinking, as well as diverse and novel strategies for accomplishing goals.

Submit a resume to j with the job title in the subject. Applicants are required to be able to work in the US and willing to relocate to the Sterling, VA area for on-site positions.