Principal CNO Developer (Onsite)

Nightwing Technologies, LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing Technologies, LLC seeks a Senior Principal Cyber Engineer to lead cyber engineering efforts and mentor junior staff. The role combines hands-on development with client interaction, and includes travel to customer sites for test events.

Candidates must hold TS/SCI clearance, a STEM degree, and 10+ years of engineering experience. Proficiency in C/C++ on Unix/Linux, Python, and tool development is required.

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI clearance and a STEM degree.
• A minimum of 10 years engineering experience.
• Experience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux using Make/CMake.
• Proficient in Python and software tool development.
• Strong understanding of low-level programming concepts.
• Familiar with source-control tools such as Git.
• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, etc.).
• Ability to apply project management practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead on cyber engineering projects and guide a team of engineers.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact with clients and translate requirements into tasks.
• Travel for customer test events and provide on-site support.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to career development.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, project plans, and status reports.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Bachelor's in STEM

10+ years engineering

C/C++ on Unix/Linux

Python programming

Software tool development

Low-level programming

Source control tools

Network protocols

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Make

CMake

Git

Atlassian suite

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.

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.

Job Summary

Our team covers the full life cycle from emulation, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and CNO/CNE tool development for various operating systems. Our mission covers a wide range of targets, anything from major consumer electronics to proprietary one-off systems. If it runs code, we have probably looked at it (or will soon.). In addition, the position will provide deliverables for real-world use in relatively short turn-around times. Projects will be undertaken in small teams with close coordination with customers to quickly enhance capabilities or resolve issues in existing tools for real-world applications. Working as part of a team you will also need to be familiar with source management tools such as GIT and team coordination tools like the Atlassian suite of work products. All candidates must be US citizens and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

As a Senior Principal Cyber Engineer at Nightwing CODEX, you will take on a hybrid role combining technical leadership, hands-on engineering, and client interaction. In this role, you will be responsible for leading technical efforts within our cyber engineering team, providing mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, and ensuring the success of our cybersecurity solutions. You will also travel to customer sites for key test events, coordinating efforts to assess and secure client systems in real-world scenarios.

This position is an onsite role.

Responsibilities to Anticipate

We seek a qualified engineer that can perform as a team member on activities involved with vulnerability research, reverse engineering, development, testing, maintenance, and modification of complex classified and unclassified software applications.

• Technical Leadership: Serve as the technical lead on cyber engineering projects, guiding a team of engineers to ensure solutions meet project requirements and adhere to industry best practices.
• Customer Engagement: Act as the primary technical point of contact with clients, translating complex technical requirements into actionable tasks and ensuring clear communication with stakeholders.
• Travel for Test Events: Attend and participate in customer test events, performing on-site assessments, providing technical support, and ensuring the deployment of secure solutions in real-world scenarios.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance, training, and career development support to build a strong, knowledgeable team.
• Documentation and Reporting: Develop and maintain technical documentation, project plans, and status reports, keeping clients and internal stakeholders informed of progress and issues.

Required Skills

• TS/SCI Clearance Required
• Typically requires a Bachelor's in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 10 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations
• Experience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux platforms using Make/CMake build systems
• Experience with Python Practical knowledge of project execution
• Ability to make enhancements to and develop software tools
• Understanding of low-level programming concepts
• Experience with source management tools
• Familiarity with stack frames, calling conventions, and memory management Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP stacks, wire-level protocols, RF communications, BGP, routing protocols, or others)
• May have practical knowledge of project management

Desired Skills

• Experience developing and productizing N-days
• Utilizing full system emulation for research and analysis
• Experience with assembly language (x86/64, ARM, PPC, Mips, etc.)
• Experience with Linux/Unix bootloaders (e.g. u-boot, aboot)
• Experience with and knowledge of SELinux, cgroups, and other Linux permission models
• Experience developing against or working with large opensource projects

What We Offer

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and wor