Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Nightwing in Sterling, VA seeks a Software Engineer with AI experience to design, build, and deploy intelligent applications powered by ML and Generative AI, working at the intersection of software engineering and artificial intelligence with TS/SCI security. Day 1 clearance is required.

You will design robust backend services and RESTful APIs to support AI-powered features, work with LLMs and multimodal models via APIs or on‑prem deployments, and develop ML pipelines using Python and modern ML

Qualifications

• Experience designing, developing, testing, and deploying AI/ML software solutions.
• Proficiency with Python and modern ML frameworks.
• Familiarity with LLMs and multimodal models.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy custom software solutions for AI/ML projects.
• Implement RAG, embeddings, and vector search as needed.
• Design and develop robust backend services and APIs for AI-powered features.
• Work with LLMs and multimodal models via APIs or on-premise deployments.
• Develop and maintain ML pipelines using Python and modern ML frameworks.
• Implement and optimize algorithms for LLM integration and deployment.
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices to serve ML models in production.
• Participate in Agile delivery phases and ceremonies.

Skills

Python

LLMs

RESTful APIs

Agile

ML frameworks

RAG

Embeddings

Vector search

Microservices

Backend development

On-prem deployments

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 is looking for a Software Engineer with AI experience to design, build, and deploy intelligent applications powered by Machine Learning and Generative AI. In this role, you will work at the intersection of software engineering and artificial intelligence, creating systems that learn, reason, and enhance user experiences across our systems. TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1

What You Will Get to Do:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy custom software solutions for a variety of AI/ML-related projects and use cases.
• Implement RAG, embeddings, and vector search when needed.
• Design and develop robust, scalable backend services and APIs to support AI-powered features.
• Work with LLMs and multimodal models through APIs or on-premise deployments.
• Develop and maintain machine learning pipelines and applications using Python and modern ML frameworks.
• Implement and optimize algorithms for LLM integration and deployment.
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices to serve ML models in production environments.
• Actively participate in Agile delivery phases and ceremonies including release and sprint planning, artifact creation, sprint testing, demonstrations, and retrospectives.

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based 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.