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Field Engineer - Travel

Nightwing

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Base salary $122K  to $253K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Sterling, VA

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  • LocationSterling, VA
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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About this job

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 Field Engineers to provide close-access technical SIGINT collection in support of customer operations around the globe. As a member of an elite team of personnel, you will be providing support to operations that have the highest impact to National Security. Personnel may be required to carry weapons for defensive purposes. Customer specific training is required and will be provided to ensure successful deployments, to include weapons training. Weapons certification not required for hire but must be willing and capable of becoming certified.

This position is contingent upon final customer approval and funding.

Required Skills:

  • Minimum TS SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
  • Must have a background and extensive experience with SIGINT collection operations
  • Strong knowledge of SIGINT collection equipment
  • Must have either a military background or equivalent with service in a war zone.
  • Qualified and willing to be armed by the customer. Weapons certification not required for hire but must be willing and capable of becoming certified
  • Must be willing to travel OCONUS roughly 25% - 50%
  • Must be a self-starter and able to work as part of a small team


Desired Skills:

  • Special operations experience such as Radio Reconnaissance, SOT-A, Force Reconnaissance, etc.
  • Background in tactical air or ground SIGINT, collection, analysis, training
  • Background in SIGINT collection, Direction Finding, and Geolocation
  • Background in SIGINT equipment installation
  • 3 or more years in military special operations


Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and eight (8) years relevant experience. Military background or equivalent operations experience can be applied in lieu of a degree.


Must be a US Citizen and have an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph from day one of employment and be crossover eligible

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.
When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.
 


Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) 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.

 

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This range next to 6 other live Nightwing roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Nightwing roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Field Engineer - Travel (this listing)$122K - $253K
Windows Kernel Developer$122K - $253K
Software Engineer 3$122K - $253K
Windows Vulnerability Research$122K - $253K
Senior Program / Product Manager$122K - $253K
Systems Engineer/Technical Project Manager$122K - $253K
Cyber Host Forensic Analyst IV$122K - $253K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Nightwing roles · How to read the bar

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2026-07-13
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Location as the employer wrote it: Sterling, VA

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