Senior Cyber Software Engineer (iOS)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus may be available

Job summary

Nightwing is looking for a Senior Cyber Engineer to join our CODEX team in Sterling, Virginia. This role focuses on solving real-time cyber challenges, developing high-impact native mobile applications, and integrating reverse engineering results.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux platforms and a strong background in iOS development. A current TS/SCI security clearance is required along with a degree in a technical discipline. Join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity!

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux platforms.
• Experience developing iOS applications is required.
• Must possess a current TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Solve real-time cyber challenges on-site with end users.
• Develop high impact native applications for mobile devices.
• Integrate reverse engineering results into development products.

Skills

C/C++ programming

iOS development

Unix/Linux experience

Reverse engineering

Objective-C

Education

Degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Docker

Ghidra

Bitbucket

JIRA

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.

CODEX Overview

The Nightwing CODEX (Cyber Offense and Defense Experts) division brings together an elite team of mission-focused industry experts who are well known for their ability to overcome the most advanced technical challenges. The team comprises engineers of multiple disciplines including vulnerability research, reverse engineering, CNO/CNE development, hardware emulation, system engineering, and data analytics. Our engineers do more than just work with cutting‑edge technology—they ensure the missions succeed for the customers! CODEX offices span the nation and offer its engineers the ability to advance their careers through mentorship, training, and an expansive technical portfolio that covers every side of cyber. If you want to be part of a collaborative team that supports challenging, meaningful work that is vital to our national security, apply today!

Senior Cyber Engineer

Cyber Offense and Defense Experts (CODEX) is seeking a cyber engineer to join our team to solve real‑time cyber challenges, working on site with our end users in their spaces. Applicants will join a team of developers building high impact native applications for mobile devices, with continuous and meaningful feedback from users. Applicants are expected to integrate reverse engineering results into development products and expand their knowledge of the mobile platform to meet development objectives and customer requirements.

The place of performance for this work is at a customer site in Sterling, Virginia.

Security Clearance

Current TS/SCI clearance is required.

Technical Requirements

• Top Secret Clearance
• At least 5 years of experience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux platforms
• Experience developing on iOS
• Experience with Objective‑C
• Experience with core Unix features, including named pipes / pipes, pThreads, and signal handlers
• Familiarity with static decompilers (e.g. HexRays) & disassemblers (e.g. Ghidra)

Desired Experience

• Experience developing in iOS kernel space
• Experience with the ARM64/ARM32 Architecture or other similar platform
• Experience with Core Foundation framework
• Experience using virtualization technologies (e.g. Corellium)
• Experience using Docker
• Familiarity with Atlassian products (Bitbucket, Bamboo, JIRA, etc.)
• Familiarity with version control software such as git
• Developing proof‑of‑concept exploit software

Education Requirements

Requires a degree in a technical discipline.

This position is not relocation eligible but a signing bonus may be an option for the sufficiently qualified candidate.

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.