Mechanical Engineer

Nightwing; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401k plan

PTO and Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Springfield, VA to lead design from concept through prototype and production. You will work with a cross-disciplinary team of engineers to deliver practical, innovative solutions for challenging mission programs.

You will contribute to advanced analyses, drawings, and documentation while coordinating hardware fabrication and test cycles. Strong communication, hands-on prototyping, and travel readiness are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• Must hold or be willing to obtain TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
• 2+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience with a bachelor's degree, or 3+ years with an advanced degree.
• Experience with rapid, iterative design and prototyping.
• Hands-on experience building, testing, and troubleshooting prototypes (motors, actuators, sensors).
• Proficient in CAD software for mechanical design/documentation (SolidWorks & Revit).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in mechanics of materials, statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
• Willingness to travel (<10%).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with mechanical, civil, and electrical engineers to develop solutions from concept through prototype, testing, and production.
• Produce drawings and coordinate hardware fabrication; author detailed technical procedures.
• Prepare presentations, field reports, cost estimates, and design reviews for diverse audiences.
• Assist Program Manager with technical, cost, and schedule requirements; help shape future task strategies based on customer needs.

Skills

Mechanics of materials

Statics

Dynamics

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering (MS/PhD)

Tools

SolidWorks

Revit

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer for our Springfield, VA location to support technology development and mission programs. As part of a collaborative team of mechanical, civil, and electrical engineers, you will develop solutions from concept through prototype development, testing, documentation, and production.

Job Duties:

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will collaborate with teams to develop innovative, practical solutions and drive program success. Key responsibilities include product design, advanced engineering analysis, creating and delivering drawings, coordinating hardware fabrication, and authoring detailed technical procedures. The role also involves preparing presentations, field reports, cost estimates, and design reviews for diverse audiences. Additionally, the engineer will assist the Program Manager with technical, cost, and schedule requirements of current tasks and help shape strategies for future tasks based on customer needs. Ideal candidates are professional, self-motivated, innovative, and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, working effectively with engineers, technicians, and customer staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidate must hold or be willing to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with a bachelor’s degree, or three (3) years with an advanced degree.
• Product development experience using rapid, iterative design and prototyping methods with frequent integration/test cycles
• Practical, hands-on experience building, testing, and troubleshooting prototypes, including motors, actuators, and sensors
• Experience with CAD software for mechanical design and documentation (SolidWorks & Revit preferred)
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and documentation
• Proficient in mechanics of materials, statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, collaborative team environment balancing diverse project tasks and types
• Working knowledge of common hand and powered tools
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Willingness and ability to travel for temporary assignments (less than 10% travel)

Desired Qualifications:

• Coursework in Finite Element Analysis and Mechanics of Materials
• Experience with engineering data analysis tools such as Matlab and Mathcad
• Experience designing for and using additive manufacturing
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Project Management experience

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($64,000-$128,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.