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Cyber Engineer

Sterling, United States of America
Up to $140,000/ year
Cyber Security Engineer Security Engineer Embedded Engineer Embedded Developer

Cyber Engineer

Nightwing
Sterling, United States of America
Up to $140,000/ year
Cyber Security Engineer Security Engineer Embedded Engineer Embedded Developer
Nightwing

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Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Job Summary:

This position is an onsite role. 

CODEX
Nightwing CODEX (Cyber Offense and Defense Experts) brings together an elite team of mission-focused industry experts who are well known for their ability to overcome the most advanced technical challenges. The team comprises engineers of multiple disciplines including vulnerability research, reverse engineering, CNO/CNE development, hardware emulation, system engineering, data analytics and test engineering.
Projects will be undertaken in small teams with close coordination with technical leadership. Working as part of a team, you will also need to be familiar with source management tools such as GIT and team coordination tools like the Atlassian suite of work products.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

  • C/C++/Python software development
  • Device drivers
  • Low-level programming
  • Reverse Engineering; binary static analysis
  • Vulnerability Research: dynamic or static analysis, fuzzing
  • Working with a debugger

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must have earned a degree by the start of summer 2026 in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), Computer Science, Cyber, or other related field
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
  • Experience with C, C++, or Python either through prior internships or educational coursework
  • Experience with Windows and/or Linux application programming through prior internships or educational coursework

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (Please upload an unofficial transcript when applying)
  • Experience with the following:
    • Vulnerability research
    • Device drivers
    • Low-level programming
    • Reverse engineering; binary static analysis
    • Working with a debugger
    • Embedded development
    • Operating system internals
    • Hands-on hardware

What We Offer:  

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; work/life benefits; and career development programs. Some of the benefits we offer include flexible work schedule At Nightwing, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Additional Information: 

Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume including your projected graduation date when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume 

Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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.

Nightwing 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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