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$122k – $253k per year
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In office (Annapolis Junction)
Seniority
Senior
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 27, 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 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 a premier engineering company which provides technical solutions in software development and systems engineering that address security challenges and strengthen our customers. Nightwing hires industry-leading professionals, and we treat them like industry-leading professionals. We bring exceptional talent to an array of missions that includes computer network operations, vulnerabilities, characterization, information assurance, and emerging technologies to expand cybersecurity solutions.

Job Summary

Applies systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement. Interacts with the customer regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Communicates with other program personnel, customer overseers, and senior executives. Responsibility for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed.

Perform systems engineering activities and assist in the preparation of a work product in Technical Process Areas. Perform analysis of technical alternatives for a project and make preliminary recommendations. Independently analyze, and recommend alternatives for elements of project’s technical design

** An active TS/SCI with Poly is required. **

Role Type -

This position is an onsite role.

Basic Qualifications:

Typically requires Fifteen (15) years of systems engineering experience and Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, computer science or related discipline.

Must have experience with Stakeholder Requirements Definition, Requirements Analysis, Architectural Design, Implementation, Integration, Verification, Transition, Validation, Operation, Maintenance, and Disposal Control, Decision Management, Risk Management, Configuration.

Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required prior to start date.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

The salary associated with this position ($122,000 - $253,000) 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.

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Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) 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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