Senior Principal Cyber Engineer & Team Lead

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 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.