Senior Embedded Engineer

1 month ago

Annapolis Junction, United States Nightwing Full time

Job Summary

We are looking for a Network and Embedded Devices expert to lead a small team of vulnerability researchers pushing the envelope on what's possible. If you are looking for a leadership opportunity to grow a small team into a next-level research team. You will have direct and daily engagement with customer stakeholders, drive technical direction, and mentor other engineers in all aspects of Vulnerability Research.



Nightwing CODEX (Cyber Offense and Defense Experts) division brings together an elite team of mission-focused industry experts who are well known for their ability to overcome the most advanced technical challenges. The team comprises engineers of multiple disciplines including vulnerability research, reverse engineering, CNO/CNE development, hardware emulation, system engineering, and data analytics. Our engineers do more than just work with cutting-edge technology—they ensure the missions succeed for the customers CODEX offices span the nation and offer its engineers the ability to advance their careers through mentorship, training, and an expansive technical portfolio that covers every side of cyber.

Role Type

This position is an onsite role and will need to travel to the customer site frequently.

Basic Qualifications

8 years of experience writing, testing, and debugging Assembly, C, C++ and/or Python code

Prior experience performing Vulnerability Research of Embedded Systems (Real-time OS, Proprietary, and Open-Source systems) to take a vulnerability to a proof-of-concept phase

Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required prior to start date.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.


Desired Skills

Experience with kernel and driver development

In-depth understanding of network protocols

In-depth understanding of OS internals

Experience with IDA Pro, Ghidra, or similar binary analysis tool a plus

Familiarity with modern software engineering concepts

Knowledge of common CNO techniques

Ability to gather requirements and design a solution with minimal oversight

Ability to present a development plan and forecast deliverables

Effective people, verbal, and written communication skills.


What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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.

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