Mechanical Engineer Intern

Springfield, VA

Full time

JR102089

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 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 Mechanical Engineering Intern with the technical and communication skills needed to support ongoing programs at our Springfield, Virginia location. Candidates must be professional, self-starters, possess a positive attitude, and work well with engineering and technician teams.

This position is an onsite role.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Support of multidisciplinary engineering activities and senior engineers on various projects within the program

• Design and analysis of tools/mechanisms, creation of detailed fabrication drawings, mechanical testing, rapid prototyping and assembly, report and presentation writing, and design review support

Basic Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a M.S. or B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

• Rising Junior or Senior by the start of Summer 2027, a GPA of 3.0+ in a 4.0 grade scale is desired

• U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and retain a U.S. Top Secret Clearance with a successful Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph (if hired full time after graduation)

• Experience or coursework with CAD software package for mechanical design and documentation (SolidWorks preferred)

• Fundamental engineering coursework and knowledge

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Proficient with MS Office tools including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project

• Ability to adapt to shifting program and task priorities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, collaborative team environment balancing diverse project tasks and types

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.), drug screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

Desired Skills:

• Coursework in Mechanical Engineering

• Coursework in Finite Element Analysis

• Experience working in a team environment

• Experience with mechanical assembly

• Working knowledge of common hand and powered tools

• Experience with laboratory testing

• Experience with computational analysis software (e.g. Matlab, Python, MathCad)

Salary & Benefits

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.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

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.