Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Nightwing is seeking a Mechanical Engineer at our Springfield, Virginia location for a mission support and technology development program. The candidate will work with a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team consisting of mechanical, civil, and electrical engineers to develop engineering solutions from conceptualization through prototype development, testing, documentation, and production of deliverables.

Job Duties:

The successful applicant will have excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts and design practice and be responsible for product design, engineering analysis, production drawings, vendor fabrication of prototype hardware, and procedure development. The position requires distilling information for audiences to prepare presentations, field reports, cost estimates, and design reviews. In addition to these technical responsibilities, the engineer may also support the Program Manager in handling the technical, cost, and schedule requirements of current tasks, as well as contribute to the strategy and vision for future tasks based on customer need. Candidates must be professional, self-starters, innovative, have strong communication skills, and work well with engineers, technicians, and customer staff.

Required Qualifications

Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance

Minimum five (5) years’ prior relevant experience in a Mechanical Engineering role or related field with a University Degree OR three (3) years’ prior relevant experience in a Mechanical role or related field with an Advanced Degree.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, collaborative team environment balancing often widely different project tasks and types

Proficient with material mechanics and engineering dynamics

Experience with test planning, reports, and/or procedure documentation

Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo)

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Ability to travel to temporary assignments outside of the greater Washington DC Metropolitan area. Travel <10. 

Working knowledge of hand and powered tools and general construction practices

Desired Qualifications

Experience with electro-mechanical systems, automation, robotics, and/or sensors

Ability to use Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools

Product development experience using rapid, iterative design and prototyping with frequent integration/test cycles

Passed the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

Profession Engineering licensure

Project Management experience

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance/SCI as of day one of employment.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

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.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX 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.

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