Project Manager

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.

The Technical Lead is responsible for providing hands-on technical leadership in the design, development, testing, and deployment of complex software systems. This role combines advanced software engineering expertise with team leadership, architectural decision-making, and the ability to guide development efforts in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The Technical Lead ensures high-quality, secure, and maintainable solutions across multiple platforms and operating systems.

TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design, implementation, testing, analysis, and debugging of software systems.
• Provide architectural guidance and technical direction to development teams throughout the software lifecycle.
• Review and mentor team members' code to ensure adherence to best practices, security standards, and performance requirements.
• Drive the use of software configuration management and version control tools (e.g., Git).
• Oversee integration of continuous integration (CI) pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Support development and testing across multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile, and embedded environments.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams while independently resolving complex technical challenges.
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and evolving technical requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional software development experience, including design, implementation, testing, analysis, and debugging.
• TS/SCI with Poly Clearance
• Demonstrated experience using software configuration management tools (e.g., Git).
• Experience developing software systems with a solid understanding of operating system internals in at least one of the following environments:
• BSD/Linux/Unix
• Windows
• macOS
• Android
• RISC assembly
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience developing and testing applications on one or more of the following platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile, or embedded systems.
• Ability to reverse engineer (RE) code.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities.

Desired Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree, or relevant certifications, in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing a diverse set of development languages.
• In-depth understanding and/or hands-on implementation of Computer Network Exploitation (CNE) techniques and methodologies, including application and mitigation techniques for one or more supported operating systems.
• Experience applying continuous integration and automated testing tools to modern software development practices.
• Demonstrated experience working with firewalls, standard operating system security features, and platform security protections (PSPs).

TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1

Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

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.