Power Engineer

Description

Power/ Countermeasures Systems Engineer

Primary Location: Springfield, VA / OCONUS Travel Required

Clearance: Active Top Secret with ability to obtain SCI access

Ability to work remotely: No - Position requires significant OCONUS travel and on-site work

Job Summary

Join our specialized team responsible for the design, installation, operation, and lifecycle maintenance of advanced countermeasures systems primarily at overseas diplomatic facilities for the Department of State. This role involves building and configuring sophisticated countermeasures equipment, ensuring interoperability of highly technical systems, and providing comprehensive technical support throughout all project phases. The position requires extensive international travel to critical locations worldwide and demands both independent research capabilities and collaborative teamwork skills.

Specific Responsibilities

• Design, install, operate, and maintain advanced countermeasures systems at overseas diplomatic facilities
• Build and configure countermeasures equipment to ensure proper functionality and optimal operation
• Manage hardware and software configuration changes to ensure interoperability of highly technical equipment
• Provide technical support for pre-installation, installation, and post-installation phases of countermeasures systems
• Coordinate and prepare comprehensive technical reports, summaries, and documentation for all project phases
• Evaluate and develop new countermeasure systems and test equipment, documenting capabilities and limitations
• Train Department of State personnel on maintenance, installation, and operation techniques for countermeasures systems
• Conduct independent research on emerging technologies with minimal oversight and perform laboratory/field testing
• Draft and review technical security policies and operational guidelines for countermeasures systems integration
• Participate in project design and review meetings, contributing technical expertise and recommendations
• Coordinate travel logistics and provide on-site technical support for equipment upgrades, repairs, and replacements
• Create detailed surveys for new countermeasure installations at existing facilities
• Develop user manuals and training materials for multiple existing and upcoming systems
• Read, interpret, and create electrical and electromechanical schematics and building systems drawings

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Current Top Secret security clearance with ability to qualify for SCI access (SSBI less than 4.5 years old)
• Minimum four years of work experience in power systems, electrical engineering, or physics
• Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field or equivalent professional experience
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Project, Visio, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Understanding of Internet of Things (IoT), security systems, and associated technology trends
• Ability to read, interpret, and create electrical and electromechanical schematics
• Understanding of single and triple phase power systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task efficiently in fast-paced environments
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and reporting
• Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, C++, or other languages (preferred but not required)

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to work in austere living conditions at overseas diplomatic facilities
• Physical capability to install and maintain technical equipment in various environmental conditions
• Ability to work in critical threat locations with heightened security requirements

Travel

• 15-40% travel required, primarily OCONUS to Department of State diplomatic facilities worldwide
• International travel may include assignments to critical threat locations with challenging living conditions
• Domestic travel may be required for training sessions and program coordination meetings

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 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.