Nightwing is seeking a Software Engineer who thrives on solving tough challenges, creating innovative solutions, and strengthening our nation’s security with cutting-edge technologies. Join a team at the forefront of building scalable, resilient systems that harness modern advancements in software, data science, and machine learning to empower mission-critical operations. Nightwing develops strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners.

This is an ONSITE position based out of our National Business Park, Maryland location.

What You Will Do:

• Design and develop scalable software systems to support mission-critical operations.

• Incorporate advanced techniques, such as machine learning models and AI-driven analytics, to augment signal processing and network analysis capabilities.

• Optimize system performance for distributed computing, microservices, and containerized environments, ensuring scalability and reliability under growing data and system demands.

• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate real-time data-driven solutions into existing and new platforms.

• Work on high-impact projects involving large-scale data pipelines, message brokering systems, and adaptive algorithms.

• Participate in internal reviews and actively contribute creative ideas to improve system performance and security.

• Prototype and iterate on innovative ideas that push the boundaries of automation, efficiency, and collaborative systems.

• Ensure adherence to agile development practices and configuration management standards using modern DevSecOps tools and workflows.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

• Proven expertise in scalable and distributed systems development, containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes, Helm, Podman), and cloud-native architectures.

• Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., C++, Python) and robust Linux-based development workflows.

• Strong foundational knowledge of data structures and algorithm design for solving complex and resource-efficient problems.

• Familiarity with secure DevSecOps workflows, CI/CD automation, and configuration management tools like Git.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a passion for innovation and collaboration.

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph

• U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with machine learning frameworks and applying ML/AI models to analyze and simulate network traffic, signal processing, or other complex systems.

• Deep knowledge of event-driven systems, messaging queues (e.g., Kafka), and RESTful APIs or gRPC for scalable operations.

• Proven experience architecting and optimizing microservices and containerized systems.

• Familiarity with multithreading, parallel processing, and asynchronous programming best practices.

• Embedded software design and hardware integration experience.

• Previous success in applying AI-driven projects that automate decision-making, detect anomalies, or enhance performance at scale

Security Clearance Type:

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

The salary associated with this position $99,000-$206,000  is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.