Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Date Posted:

2024-08-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA141: 8350 Alban Road, Springfield 8350 Alban Road Suite 700, Springfield, VA, 22150 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Nightwing is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineering Manager to work on a classified, technology development program. In this role, you will be responsible for leading moderately sized engineering projects to develop innovative solutions from start to finish in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.

The successful candidate with have a strong background in project or program leadership, engineering management, and possess a high level of technical competency. The position requires a candidate with a positive demeanor, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to address challenges directly in a collaborative environment. Your strong interpersonal skills will be essential for building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including subcontractors and customers.

You will oversee planning and execution of multiple tasks while coordinating the internal and subcontractor resources necessary to maintain technical, schedule, and cost objectives. A strong understanding of leadership and mechanical engineering expertise is essential for proper execution such as subcontractor management, customer interaction, engineering analysis, research activities, and technology roadmap planning. You will play a critical role in aligning projects you oversee with broader Helios program objectives to ensure that these developments cross pollinate with the program’s overall structure. By identifying and implementing novel approaches, you will assist in driving task and subcontractor success as well as enriching the broader program toolset.

This is an exceptional opportunity to for a skilled and experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to join a highly talented team and contribute to cutting-edge technological advancements and make a meaningful impact to the program.

Required Skills:

• Candidate must possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Minimum eight (8) years’ prior relevant experience in a Mechanical Engineering role or related field with a University Degree OR five (5) 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
• Experience with task or project planning, reports, and technical documentation
• Proficient with material mechanics and engineering dynamics
• Proficient with MS Office tools including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project
• Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo)
• Experience with leading small to moderately sized technical development teams
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems, automation, robotics, and/or sensors

Required Education:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• M.S. in Engineering Management

About Nightwing

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 96,000 USD - 200,000 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 b