Jr. Computational Engineer

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

Nightwing is seeking an entry-level Computational Engineer/Scientific Computing Engineer to join its technical team. This role is suited to a recent college graduate with foundations in applied mathematics, physics, and computational methods who is interested in solving technical problems using modern programming tools and simulation techniques. The engineer will support the development, analysis, and optimization of models representing real-world physical systems and work with engineers, data scientists, and researchers to turn theoretical concepts into computational solutions. The position requires willingness to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Requirements

• 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 think rigorously and interpret technical data.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, computer science, or another related field.

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 comparisons with experimental or reference data.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on research, prototyping, and system design.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Additional insurances

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level