Jr. Computational Engineer

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 highly motivated Computational Engineer/Scientific Computing Engineer to join our technical team. This entry-level role is ideal for a recent college graduate with strong foundations in applied mathematics, physics, and computational methods who is eager to solve complex technical problems using modern programming tools and simulation techniques. As a key contributor, the engineer will support the development analysis, and optimization of models that represent real-work physical systems. The junior engineer will work closely with engineers, data scientists, and researchers to transform theoretical concepts to computation solutions.

CLEARANCE: Willingness to obtain Top Secret /SCI with POLY

Responsibilities:

· Develop and implement numerical models using Python, Julia, MATLAB, or Mathematica

· Apply multivariable calculus linear algebra, and differential equations to solve engineering and physics-based problems

· Support simulation and analysis of physical systems

· Write clean, reproducible code and automate workflows using Bash/Shell scripting

· Validate results through analytical methods, data analysis, and comparison with experimental or reference data

· Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support research, prototyping, and system design

Required Skills:

· Strong understanding of ordinary and partial differential equations, multivariable calculus, and linear algebra

· Experience with one or more computational tools: Python, Julia, MATLAB, Mathematica

· Ability to perform rigorous analytical thinking and interpret technical data

· Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Desired Skills:

· Coursework or project experience in computational physics, numerical methods, or scientific computing

· Exposure to electrodynamics, signal processing, or computational modeling of physical systems

· Familiarity with open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools or data-mining techniques

· Internship or research experience in modeling, simulation, or programming

Required Education (including Major):

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Software Engineering, System Engineering, Computer Science, or another related field

The salary associated with this position ($64,000-$128,000) 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.

Nightwingoffers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays and additional insurances.

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.