Multidisciplinary Engineer II Security Clearance

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.

• Develop customer requirements, design test plans, conduct engineering analyses, and perform testing under the guidance of other experienced engineers.
• Create and evolve designs, prepare drawings, schematics, and flowcharts, and coordinate with vendors.
• Author technical procedures, lead training sessions, and present design reviews.
• Participate in design prototyping, validation, documentation, and solicitation of customer feedback.
• Apply knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, computer, software, etc.) to solve both practical and theoretical engineering problems.

• Candidate must have or be eligible and willing to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph. Clearance sponsorship is provided.
• 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 common prototyping skills (woodworking, welding, machining, building trades, or assembling electronics).
• Experience or coursework with CAD software for design and documentation (Solid Works 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.
• Proficiency 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).

• 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.

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.