Field Engineer - Travel

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking experienced Field Engineers to support vital SIGINT operations with a focus on national security. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in SIGINT and hold a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Responsibilities include close-access technical collection in diverse environments, and team members may be required to carry weapons for defensive purposes. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, reflecting our commitment to employee welfare and career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum TS SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required.
• Extensive experience with SIGINT collection operations needed.
• Must have either a military background or equivalent with service in a war zone.

Responsibilities

• Provide close-access technical SIGINT collection in support of customer operations.
• Be part of a team supporting missions with high National Security impact.
• Travel OCONUS roughly 25% - 50%.

Skills

SIGINT collection operations

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

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.

NIGHTWING is seeking Field Engineers to provide close-access technical SIGINT collection in support of customer operations around the globe. As a member of an elite team of personnel, you will be providing support to operations that have the highest impact to National Security. Personnel may be required to carry weapons for defensive purposes. Customer specific training is required and will be provided to ensure successful deployments, to include weapons training. Weapons certification not required for hire but must be willing and capable of becoming certified.


This position is contingent upon final customer approval and funding.


Required Skills

Minimum TS SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Must have a background and extensive experience with SIGINT collection operations

Strong knowledge of SIGINT collection equipment

Must have either a military background or equivalent with service in a war zone.

Qualified and willing to be armed by the customer. Weapons certification not required for hire but must be willing and capable of becoming certified

Must be willing to travel OCONUS roughly 25% - 50%

Must be a self-starter and able to work as part of a small team




Desired Skills

Special operations experience such as Radio Reconnaissance, SOT-A, Force Reconnaissance, etc.

Background in tactical air or ground SIGINT, collection, analysis, training

Background in SIGINT collection, Direction Finding, and Geolocation

Background in SIGINT equipment installation

3 or more years in military special operations



Education

Bachelor’s Degree and eight (8) years relevant experience. Military background or equivalent operations experience can be applied in lieu of a degree.



Must be a US Citizen and have an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph from day one of employment and be crossover eligible


Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.
When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

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.


What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Requires advanced to expert knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years
prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a
minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

nightwing.us

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.

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