Multidisciplinary Engineer Intern at Nightwing Intelligence Solutions

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 Multidisciplinary 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, Civil, Aerospace, Mining, Computer, Software, Systems, or Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)

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, Civil, Aerospace, Mining, Computer, Software, Systems, or Electrical Engineering

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.