Multidisciplinary Engineer II

Nightwing; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing in Springfield, VA seeks a Multi-disciplinary Engineer II to lead design lifecycle from concept to deployment, collaborating across mechanical, electrical, computer, and software domains to deliver innovative solutions for our customers.

The role requires hands-on prototype development, testing, CAD work, and clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. TS/SCI clearance is required or eligible; sponsorship provided.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have or be eligible and willing to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
• Minimum two (2) years of prior relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical systems and prototyping.
• Experience with building and troubleshooting electronics and sensors.
• CAD experience for design and documentation (SolidWorks or Autodesk Revit).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer requirements and design test plans.
• Lead prototyping, validation, documentation, and design reviews.
• Coordinate with vendors and prepare drawings/schematics/flowcharts.
• Present design reviews and mentor trainings.

Skills

Electro-mechanical systems

Prototype development & testing

Electronics assembly & troubleshooting

CAD (SolidWorks/Autodesk Revit)

Team collaboration

MS Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel/Visio

Programming basics (C++, Python, Java,

Education

M.S. or B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Revit

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

MATLAB

Mathcad

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 seeking a Multi-disciplinary Engineer II for our Springfield, VA area location to support our technology development and mission support program. This engineer will collaborate with a diverse team to develop innovative engineering solutions to customer challenges. The successful candidate will own and contribute to the entire design lifecycle starting from concept development, through prototyping and testing, and across deployment and mission execution.

Our ideal candidate possesses a genuine enthusiasm for technology and is comfortable presenting solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences. They are professional, self-starters, and collaborative, working well with administrative, engineering, technical, and operations teams.

Job Duties:

With guidance from other experienced engineers, this position includes responsibilities for developing customer requirements, designing test plans, conducting engineering analyses, and performing testing. The successful candidate will create and evolve designs, prepare drawings/schematics/flowcharts, coordinate with vendors, author technical procedures, lead trainings, and present design reviews. The engineer will participate in design prototyping, validation, documentation, and solicitation of customer feedback.

Problem-solving in this role frequently requires applying knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines (e.g. mechanical, electrical, computer, software etc.) to solve both practical and theoretical engineering problems.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidate must have or be eligible and willing to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph. Clearance sponsorship is provided and candidates may begin work on unclassified projects during the clearance process
• M.S. or B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or Computer Science (other related disciplines will also be considered)
• Minimum two (2) years of prior relevant experience
• Hands‑on experience with electro‑mechanical systems, including building, testing, and troubleshooting prototypes for components such as motors, actuators, and sensors
• Proficiency in building and troubleshooting electronics, working with breadboards, and integrating various electrical components (e.g., prior experience with Arduino or Raspberry Pi)
• Hands‑on experience with any common prototyping skills (e.g., woodworking, welding, machining, building trades, or assembling of electronics)
• Experience or coursework with CAD software for design and documentation (e.g., Solidworks or Autodesk Revit)
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, interfacing with both customers and coworkers from different disciplines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office tools including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to travel to temporary assignments (less than 10% travel)

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficient in at least one programming language such as C++, Python, Java, or C#
• Experience with engineering data analysis tools such as Matlab and Mathcad
• Product development experience using rapid, iterative design and prototyping with frequent integration/test cycles
• Experience in leveraging AI techniques to enhance traditional development workflows
• Experience with collecting and processing data from multiple sensor streams

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team. 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.

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($77,000–$163,000) 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.