Senior Software Engineer - TS/SCI Mission-Critical

Nightwing; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a seasoned Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex, mission-critical software systems in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, tackle high-visibility challenges, and shape solutions that directly support critical operations for U.S. government missions.

Qualifications include 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, current TS/SCI CI Poly clearance, IAT Level II, and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience or an equal substitution as defined by program guidelines.
• Current TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance.
• IAT Level II certification (required).
• US citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of complex, mission-critical software systems.
• Apply advanced software engineering principles to deliver scalable, secure, high-performance applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet security, functional, and lifecycle requirements.
• Provide technical leadership by mentoring junior engineers and overseeing initiatives.
• Support high-visibility efforts where reliability, performance, and security are paramount.

Job description

Nightwing is seeking a seasoned Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex, mission-critical software systems in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, tackle high-visibility challenges, and shape solutions that directly support critical operations for U.S. government missions.

Qualifications include 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, current TS/SCI CI Poly clearance, IAT Level II, and U.S. citizenship.