Nightwing is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Springfield, VA. The role involves supporting technology development and mission programs through innovative mechanical engineering solutions.
About the Role
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will collaborate with a team of engineers to develop solutions from concept through prototype development, testing, documentation, and production. Your responsibilities will include product design, advanced engineering analysis, creating and delivering drawings, coordinating hardware fabrication, and authoring detailed technical procedures. You will also prepare presentations, field reports, cost estimates, and design reviews, assisting the Program Manager with technical, cost, and schedule requirements.
About You
Required:
Active TS/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph.
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in Mechanical Engineering or a 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.
Practical experience building, testing, and troubleshooting prototypes, including motors, actuators, and sensors.
Experience with CAD software for mechanical design and documentation (SolidWorks & Revit preferred).
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
Proficient in mechanics of materials, statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, collaborative team environment.
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).
Preferred:
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.
Benefits
Opportunity to work alongside talented individuals in a collaborative environment.
Engagement in innovative projects that drive the future of cybersecurity and intelligence.
Nightwing
We are the intelligence services company that continually redefines the edge of the possible to keep advancing our national security interests.
Company Size: 1001-5000 employeesEngineering Services