Senior Mechanical Engineer

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401k plan

PTO

Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in the Springfield, VA area to support technology development and mission programs. You will collaborate with mechanical, civil, and electrical engineers to take concepts through prototype development, testing, documentation, and production.

You will contribute to product design, detailed analysis, and drawings, coordinate fabrication, and prepare technical documents and reviews for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold or be willing to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in Mechanical Engineering or 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 and Revit preferred).
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Proficiency 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).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop innovative, practical solutions and drive program success.
• Product design, advanced engineering analysis, creating and delivering drawings.
• Coordinate hardware fabrication and author detailed technical procedures.
• Prepare presentations, field reports, cost estimates, and design reviews for diverse audiences.
• Assist the Program Manager with technical, cost, and schedule requirements of current tasks and help shape strategies for future tasks based on customer needs.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

Mechanical engineering

Prototyping

CAD SolidWorks

Revit

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Testing

Lifting 50 pounds

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Revit

Matlab

Mathcad

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop innovative, practical solutions and drive program success.
• Product design, advanced engineering analysis, creating and delivering drawings.
• Coordinate hardware fabrication and author detailed technical procedures.
• Prepare presentations, field reports, cost estimates, and design reviews for diverse audiences.
• Assist the Program Manager with technical, cost, and schedule requirements of current tasks and help shape strategies for future tasks based on customer needs.

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must hold or be willing to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in Mechanical Engineering or 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 and Revit preferred).
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Proficiency 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 ($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.

EEO Statement

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.