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$122k – $253k per year
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Middle · 3+ years exp
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 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 seeking a highly skilled Windows Vulnerability Research (VR) Engineer to support advanced research, development, and exploitation efforts on Windows platforms. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in low-level programming, vulnerability research, and exploit development, along with a strong background in secure software analysis.

Required Qualifications In addition to meeting all baseline technical requirements for contractor technical personnel, the candidate must possess, at a minimum, the following:

  • Current TS/SCI with Poly Clearance

  • At least three (3) years of professional experience in each of the following:

    • Developing, testing, and debugging software in C

    • Developing, testing, and debugging software in C++

    • Developing, testing, and debugging software in Python

  • Demonstrated hands-on experience in:

    • Vulnerability Research (VR)

    • Reverse Engineering (RE)

    • Exploit development and exploitation

  • Proven expertise working with Windows operating systems, including internal architectures, debugging, and security mechanisms

Preferred Skills (Optional - if you want to add them later)

  • Experience with Windows kernel internals

  • Familiarity with common reverse engineering tools and debuggers

  • Understanding of modern exploit mitigations and bypass techniques

  • Experience supporting mission-critical or government systems

Please Note: This position is contingent upon award

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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