Multidisciplinary Engineer II

Overview

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 location to support our technology development and mission support program. The engineer will collaborate with a diverse team to develop innovative engineering solutions to customer challenges, owning and contributing to the entire design lifecycle from concept development through prototyping, testing, deployment, and mission execution.

• Develop customer requirements, design test plans, conduct engineering analyses, and perform testing under guidance from senior engineers.
• Create and evolve designs, prepare drawings, schematics, flowcharts, coordinate with vendors, author technical procedures, and lead trainings.
• Present design reviews, participate in prototyping, validation, documentation, and solicit customer feedback.
• Apply knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, computer, software) to solve practical and theoretical problems.

• Eligible and willing to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph. Clearance sponsorship provided; 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 considered).
• Minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Hands‑on experience with electro‑mechanical systems, including building, testing, troubleshooting prototypes for motors, actuators, and sensors.
• Proficiency in building and troubleshooting electronics, working with breadboards, and integrating components (e.g., Arduino or Raspberry Pi).
• Hands‑on experience with prototyping skills such as woodworking, welding, machining, assembling electronics.
• Experience or coursework with CAD software for design and documentation (Solid Works or Autodesk Revit).
• Ability to work effectively in a team, interfacing with customers and coworkers from different disciplines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel to temporary assignments (less than 10% travel).

• 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 leveraging AI techniques to enhance traditional development workflows.
• Experience with collecting and processing data from multiple sensor streams.

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.