Senior Mechanical Engineer

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.

• 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.

• 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 (Solid Works 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).

• 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.

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.