Technical Operations Instructor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k & PTO

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a highly experienced Technical Operations Instructor and SME to support field-based training operations in Sterling, Virginia, with frequent CONUS travel. The role requires hands-on collection operations and deep RF concepts mastery.

The successful candidate will develop and deliver engaging training experiences, mentor junior personnel, and lead technical instruction efforts within a team of instructors and specialists.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on operational experience in collection theory and practices.
• Strong background in technical instruction and field operations.
• Experience training, mentoring and developing junior personnel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality training experiences designed to build office-level operational capability in hands-on collection operations.
• Work as part of a team of instructors and technical professionals to deliver instruction.
• Lead field-based training operations and coordinate logistics for training events.
• Collaborate with collection analysis organizations to ensure effective training outcomes.

Skills

RF collection

Technical instruction

Field operations

Leadership

Adult learning

Mentoring

Logistics

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 seeking a highly experienced subject matter expert Technical Operations Instructor and Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support field-based training operations in Sterling, Virginia, with frequent CONUS travel required.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands‑on operational experience and a strong background in technical instruction, field operations, and industrial system design and support. Working as part of a team of instructors and technical professionals, the candidate will develop and deliver high-quality, engaging, and effective training experiences designed to build office‑level operational capability and proficiency in hands‑on collection operations.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of RF collection concepts and tradecraft, including radio‑frequency propagation, modulation and demodulation, signal collection, processing, filtering, and collaboration with collection analysis organizations. The candidate should also bring demonstrated leadership, administrative, and logistical experience gained through substantial hands‑on application of collection theory and operational practices.

In addition to technical expertise, the candidate should have a strong understanding of adult learning principles and demonstrated experience training, mentoring, and developing junior personnel in the application of technical concepts and operational tradecraft.

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 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.