Senior Mechanical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 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.
Job Summary:
Nightwing is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer for our Springfield VA location to support technology development and mission programs. As part of a collaborative team of mechanical, civil, and electrical engineers, you will develop solutions from concepts through prototype development, testing, documentation, and production.
Job Duties:
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will collaborate with teams and develop innovative, practical solutions that drive program success. Key responsibilities include product design, engineering analysis, creating and delivering drawings, coordinating hardware fabrication, and authoring detailed technical procedures. The engineer applies advanced knowledge to resolve problems that are difficult and sometimes complex, often involving multiple issues or specialties, and is responsible for making improvements to processes, systems, or products that enhance program and engineering performance.
The role may include managing small projects or processes that affect operational results of the program. The engineer will also prepare presentations, reports, cost estimates, and design reviews for diverse audiences, assist the Program Manager with the technical, cost, and schedule requirements of current tasks, and help shape strategies for future tasks based on customer needs. In this role, the engineer communicates with parties both within and outside the organization, which may include external customers and vendors, and works to influence these parties on relevant policies, practices, and procedures.
As a senior member of the team, the engineer coaches and reviews the work of less experienced engineering professionals, providing input and guidance on their tasks and assignments. Ideal candidates are professional, self-motivated, and innovative, with strong communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively with engineers, technicians, and customer staff.
Required Qualifications:
- Candidate must hold a TS/SCI clearance with 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 with frequent integration/test cycles
- Practical, hands-on 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, with the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and documentation
- Proficient in mechanics of materials, statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, collaborative team environment balancing diverse project tasks and types
- 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)
Desired Qualifications:
- 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
Salary & Benefits
The salary associated with this position ($77,000-$163,000) 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.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.