Cyber Software Engineer - C/C++, Python (TS/SCI)

Nightwing; Maryland; On-site; USD 64,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Software Developer for their CODEX team in Maryland. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining software primarily in Python, C++, and Java across various systems.

Successful candidates should possess 1-6 years of programming experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and a strong understanding of network protocols and OS internals. The position offers a competitive salary range of $64,000 to $128,000 and benefits including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 1–6 years of experience programming in C/C++ and Python.
• In-depth understanding of OS internals.
• Familiarity with software engineering concepts and CNO techniques.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues and debug customer problems using standard tools.
• Develop software and build toolchains or helper tools.
• Attend design meetings and conduct code reviews.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python

Network protocols

Software security technologies

Binary analysis tools like IDA Pro or Ghidra

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Job description

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.

Position Description

At Nightwing CODEX, a software developer designs and implements custom software tools and techniques. Most of the work is developed in Python, C++ and Java. The intended platforms are Windows and Linux systems with the environment being low and high level user space.

The developer diagnoses issues and debugs customer problems using industry standard tools as well as custom toolsets. In addition, the candidate is responsible for end-to-end design, development, and standard developer testing of the developed software. The software developer also writes documentation pertinent to operating and supporting the developed software and techniques. Daily activities include software development, toolchain/helper tool development, and use of debuggers, disassemblers, and other diagnostic software.

Other activities include attending design meetings, mentoring junior developers, or performing code reviews. Software developers’ interface with other developers as well as customer personnel to solve problems and communicate requirements, status, and other information. They also mentor and lead junior-level developers to accomplish mission objectives and solve real-time engineering challenges.

Security Clearance

Top Secret/SCI + Full Scope Poly required

Technical Requirements

The candidate will join a team of developers working on various Unix, Windows, or Mobile capabilities. They will support the group's overall mission to design, develop, test, and maintain CNO capabilities.

Required Experience

• 1 - 6 years of experience programming in C/C++ or similiar and Python
• In-depth understanding of network protocols
• In-depth understanding of OS internals
• Experience with IDA Pro, Ghidra, or similar binary analysis tool a plus
• Familiarity with modern software engineering concepts
• Knowledge of common CNO techniques
• Ability to gather requirements and design a solution with minimal oversight
• Ability to present a development plan and forecast deliverables
  
  

Strong familiarity with software security technologies such as ASLR and DEP

Required Education

Experience with additional architectures (ARM, RISC, PPC etc.)

Bachelor’s in computer engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

The salary associated with this position ($64,000-$128,000) 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.

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($64,000-$128,000) 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.