Jr. Computational Engineer
About The Position
Nightwing is seeking a highly motivated, entry-level Computational Engineer/Scientific Computing Engineer to join its technical team. The role is suited to a recent college graduate with foundations in applied mathematics, physics, and computational methods who wants to solve technical problems using programming and simulation techniques. The engineer will support the development, analysis, and optimization of models representing real-world physical systems, working with engineers, data scientists, and researchers to translate theoretical concepts into computational solutions. The position requires willingness to obtain a Top Secret/SCI with POLY clearance. A bachelor's degree in computer engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, computer science, or another related field is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, computer science, or another related field.
- Strong understanding of ordinary and partial differential equations, multivariable calculus, and linear algebra.
- Experience with one or more of Python, Julia, MATLAB, or Mathematica.
- Ability to perform rigorous analytical thinking and interpret technical data.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- Willingness to obtain Top Secret/SCI with POLY clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or project experience in computational physics, numerical methods, or scientific computing.
- Exposure to electrodynamics, signal processing, or computational modeling of physical systems.
- Familiarity with open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools or data-mining techniques.
- Internship or research experience in modeling, simulation, or programming.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement numerical models using Python, Julia, MATLAB, or Mathematica.
- Apply multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations to engineering and physics-based problems.
- Support simulation and analysis of physical systems.
- Write clean, reproducible code and automate workflows using Bash/Shell scripting.
- Validate results using analytical methods, data analysis, and comparison with experimental or reference data.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams in research, prototyping, and system design.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- PTO
- Holidays
- Additional insurances
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
