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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 13, 2026.

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Nightwing is a US national security contractor headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, that provides cyber operations, technical collection, mission technology, secure communications and cyber defense services to US intelligence and defense agencies. Formed from the former cybersecurity, intelligence and services business of RTX, it carries out reverse engineering, vulnerability research, cyber tool development, managed detection and response and secure network operations. Its openings are mainly for vulnerability researchers and reverse engineers, CNO developers, cyber test engineers, space engineers and software testers, many onsite in Sterling, Annapolis Junction and Arlington.

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.

Nightwing is looking to hire a detail driven manual test engineer who is passionate about delivering high-quality software. In this role, you will work closely with scrum masters, developers, and other Quality Assurance professionals to ensure our applications are reliable, intuitive, and ready for real-world use. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented with a keen sense of ownership, comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment, and has a collaborative mindset with passion for quality and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in technical environments, enjoys problem solving, and understands how software interacts with broader IT ecosystems.

What You Will Get to Do:

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on product requirements and technical specifications.
  • Analyze product features, design test parameters, create customized quality checks, and write test reports.
  • Performs hands-on manual and exploratory testing for all software releases.
  • Identify, document, and drive resolution of defects.
  • Perform root-cause analysis for recurring issues.
  • Validate fixes to ensure issues are resolved and nothing else broke.
  • Participate in regression testing to confirm fixes and prevent reintroducing issues.
  • Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
  • Contribute to test planning, including decomposing requirements into test scenarios.
  • Accurately estimate testing efforts for project planning and tracking and provide input to scrum master.
  • Partner closely with scrum masters and developers to ensure smooth, high-quality releases.

TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1

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.

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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