Mechanical Engineer Intern

Company Overview

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.

About the Role

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

• Support 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 an M.S. or B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
• Rising Junior or Senior by the start of Summer 2027; GPA of 3.0+ on a 4.0 scale is desired.
• U.S. citizen with 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

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• PTO and holidays.
• Additional insurances.