Mechanical Engineer Intern

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 highly motivated and detail oriented Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our team at Nightwing’s Springfield, VA location. This is an onsite internship, ideal for individuals ready to apply their technical knowledge in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. A successful candidate must be a professional self-starter who possesses a positive attitude and works well with both engineering and technician teams.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support active programs
• 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 or related discipline (e.g., Mechatronic, Aerospace, Systems Engineering)
• Rising Junior or Senior by the start of Summer 2026, a GPA of 3.0 or higher in a 4.0 grade scale is desired
• U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and retain a U.S. Top Secret Clearance (if hired full time after graduation)
• Experience or coursework with CAD software package for mechanical design and documentation (SolidWorks preferred)
• Foundational knowledge of engineering coursework and principles
• 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

Desired Skills:

• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly or working knowledge of common hand and powered tools
• Coursework in Mechanical Engineering
• Coursework in Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Prior exposure to team-based projects and collaborative problem-solving settings
• Experience with laboratory testing
• Proficiency in computational analysis software (e.g., Matlab, Python, MathCad)

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

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.