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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.\nNightwing 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.\nJob Summary\nThe Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.\n** An active TS/SCI with Poly clearance is required. **\nRole Type\nThis position is an onsite role.\nBasic Qualifications:\nTypically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university plus two years of software engineering experience. Four (4) years of additional software engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.\nSoftware Engineer (SWE) shall have experience with:\nAnalyzing user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.\nDebugging existing software and correct defects.\nProviding recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.\nDesign and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.\nIntegrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.\nDevelop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or repositories.\nActive and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required.\nU.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.\nThe salary associated with this position ($77,000 - $163,000) 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.\nNightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays and additional insurances.\n#NWTBSWE0\nSalary & Benefits\nThe salary associated with this position ($77,000-$163,000) 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.\nNightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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