Multidisciplinary Engineer II

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence mission support services to meet 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. We bring disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

About the role

Nightwing is seeking a Multi-disciplinary Engineer II for our Springfield, VA area location to support our technology development and mission support program. This engineer will collaborate with a diverse team to develop innovative engineering solutions to customer challenges. The successful candidate will own and contribute to the entire design lifecycle starting from concept development, through prototyping and testing, and across deployment and mission execution. Our ideal candidate possesses a genuine enthusiasm for technology and is comfortable presenting solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences. They are professional, self-starters, and collaborative, working well with administrative, engineering, technical, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer requirements, design test plans, conduct engineering analyses, and perform testing with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Create and evolve designs, prepare drawings, schematics, and flowcharts.
• Coordinate with vendors, author technical procedures, lead trainings, and present design reviews.
• Participate in design prototyping, validation, documentation, and solicitation of customer feedback.
• Solve practical and theoretical engineering problems by applying knowledge across multiple disciplines (e.g., mechanical, electrical, computer, software).

Requirements

• Must have or be eligible and willing to obtain a TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph (sponsorship provided; candidates may begin work on unclassified projects during the clearance process).
• M.S. or B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (other related disciplines will also be considered).
• Minimum two (2) years of prior relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical systems, including building, testing, and troubleshooting prototypes for components such as motors, actuators, and sensors.
• Proficiency in building and troubleshooting electronics, working with breadboards, and integrating electrical components (e.g., prior experience with Arduino or Raspberry Pi).
• Hands-on experience with common prototyping skills (e.g., woodworking, welding, machining, building trades, or assembling electronics).
• Experience or coursework with CAD software for design and documentation (e.g., Solidworks or Autodesk Revit).
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, interfacing with customers and coworkers from different disciplines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office tools including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel to temporary assignments (less than 10% travel).

Skills

• Proficient in at least one programming language such as C++, Python, Java, or C#.
• Experience with engineering data analysis tools such as Matlab and Mathcad.
• Product development experience using rapid, iterative design and prototyping with frequent integration/test cycles.
• Experience leveraging AI techniques to enhance traditional development workflows.
• Experience with collecting and processing data from multiple sensor streams.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
• 401k plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Additional insurance options.

Pay

Salary range: $77,000–$163,000, commensurate with qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise.