Senior Software Engineer — Lead Mission-Critical Systems

Nightwing; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401k plan

PTO and holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing seeks a seasoned Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex, mission-critical software systems in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The role offers autonomous work, high-visibility projects, and direct impact on critical operations, with security and performance at the forefront.

Candidates must have an active TS/SCI CI Poly clearance and IAT Level II certification, with extensive experience delivering secure systems in high-assurance environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Current TS/SCI CI Poly clearance is required.
• IAT Level II certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of mission-critical software systems.
• Apply advanced software engineering principles and agile methodologies to deliver scalable, secure applications.
• Work independently on complex tasks while guiding technical direction of the program.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet technical, functional, and security requirements throughout the lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership by mentoring junior engineers and overseeing staff work when assigned.
• Support high-visibility initiatives where reliability, performance, and security are paramount.

Skills

Independent work

Leadership

Mentoring

Tools

TS/SCI CI Poly

IAT Level II

Job description

Nightwing seeks a seasoned Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex, mission-critical software systems in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The role offers autonomous work, high-visibility projects, and direct impact on critical operations, with security and performance at the forefront.

Candidates must have an active TS/SCI CI Poly clearance and IAT Level II certification, with extensive experience delivering secure systems in high-assurance environments.