Mechanical Engineer Intern

Nightwing Technologies, LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Nightwing Technologies, LLC in Springfield, Virginia, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support ongoing programs on-site. You will work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to design, analyze, prototype, and document mechanical components and assemblies.

Qualifications include enrolled in an accredited program for MS or BS in Mechanical Engineering, rising junior/senior by Summer 2027, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred), and solid communication. U.S.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing MS or BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• Rising Junior or Senior by start of Summer 2027; GPA 3.0+ is desired.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain and retain a U.S. Top Secret Clearance with CI polygraph if hired full time after graduation.
• Experience or coursework with CAD software package for mechanical design and documentation (SolidWorks preferred).
• Fundamental engineering coursework and knowledge.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office tools including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project.
• Ability to adapt to shifting program and task priorities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Support multidisciplinary engineering activities and senior engineers on various projects within the program.
• Design and analysis of tools/mechanisms, creation of detailed fabrication drawings, mechanical testing, rapid prototyping and assembly, report and presentation writing, and design review support.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Physical lifting

Education

MS or BS in Mechanical Engineering

GPA 3.0+

Rising Junior or Senior (Summer 2027)

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

MS Office

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 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 seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern with the technical and communication skills needed to support ongoing programs at our Springfield, Virginia location. Candidates must be professional, self-starters, possess a positive attitude, and work well with engineering and technician teams. This position is an onsite role.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Support of multidisciplinary engineering activities and senior engineers on various projects within the program
• Design and analysis of tools/mechanisms, creation of detailed fabrication drawings, mechanical testing, rapid prototyping and assembly, report and presentation writing, and design review support

Basic Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a M.S. or B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
• Rising Junior or Senior by the start of Summer 2027, a GPA of 3.0+ in a 4.0 grade scale is desired
• U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and retain a U.S. Top Secret Clearance with a successful Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph (if hired full time after graduation)
• Experience or coursework with CAD software package for mechanical design and documentation (SolidWorks preferred)
• Fundamental engineering coursework and knowledge
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office tools including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project
• Ability to adapt to shifting program and task priorities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, collaborative team environment balancing diverse project tasks and types
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.), drug screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

Desired Skills:

• Coursework in Mechanical Engineering
• Coursework in Finite Element Analysis
• Experience working in a team environment
• Experience with mechanical assembly
• Working knowledge of common hand and powered tools
• Experience with laboratory testing
• Experience with computational analysis software (e.g. Matlab, Python, MathCad)

Salary & Benefits

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.