Mechanical Engineer Intern

Location: Springfield, VA

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.