Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Nightwing; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 77,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems, including processing-intensive analytics and large data handling. The role supports individual or team work, with rigorous testing and documentation of software components.

An active TS/SCI with poly clearance and U.S. citizenship are required. The position is onsite, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, plus software engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Four years of additional software engineering experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
• Active TS/SCI with poly clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems (e.g., analytics, large data sets, real-time systems).
• Review and test software components against design requirements; document results.
• Resolve software problem reports and suggest design improvements.
• Provide input on system design trade-offs, reuse, and integration of COTS/GOTS where applicable.
• Develop data queries and integrate software into new or modified environments.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Debugging

Software design

Code development

System integration

Data queries

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

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.

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.

Job Summary

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

** An active TS/SCI with Poly clearance is required. **

Role Type

This position is an onsite role.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university plus two years of software engineering experience.
• Four (4) years of additional software engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Software Engineer (SWE) shall have experience with:

• Analyzing user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Debugging existing software and correct defects.
• Providing recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or repositories.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

The salary associated with this position ($77,000 - $163,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

• Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays and additional insurances.

#NWTBSWE0 Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($77,000-$163,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

• Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

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.