Mechanical Engineer Intern
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 22, 2026.
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.