Principal Specialist/EE Comms

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.

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.

Imagine a Career with Us

Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. At Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, we've got what you're looking for We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Principal Specialist/EE Comms to join our team in the Springfield area. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the continuity of all program aspects, requiring hand-on efforts in testing, provisioning, and maintaining Communications equipment and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong understanding of operational tradecraft, excellent communication skills, and a technical background in areas such as cellular networks, networking and cloud architectures.

Primary Responsibilities:

Oversee multiple strategic engineering developments for tailored communications capabilities supporting operational and administrative requirements while deployed.

Maintain awareness of commercial industry and proprietary communications capabilities to ensure a diversified portfolio of capabilities and mitigate UTS threats.

Provide technical provisioning and issuance of communications solutions, including tailored cellular phones, data pucks, cloud infrastructure, VPNs, simulated RF environments, PTT radios, Virtual Machines, and more.

Configure, test and maintain commercially manufactured hand-held radios operating in the VHF and UHF range.

Technical Skills:

Troubleshoot stand-alone equipment failures or network issues

Test and evaluate proprietary or commercial hardware and/or software

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot applications using Windows, Linux, and Android operating systems.

Basic understanding of networking and network infrastructure (LAN and WAN)

Communication Skills:

Convey information orally, via hard copy, SMS or email.

Specialized Skills:

Basic understanding of LINUX command line instructions:

Mount/dismount drives

Search files

Run commands, execute programs

Basic understanding of the Android operating system, including loading applications.

Familiarity with Motorola products, including radio programming software and radios.

Knowledge of low power RF used with Wi-Fi, Cellular transmissions and more.

Basic Understanding of commercial cloud services.

Ideal Candidate:

Strong understanding of operational tradecraft and technical background in areas such as cellular networks, networking and cloud architectures.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work well in a team environment

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines

Qualifications You Must Have:

High School Diploma / GED or equivalent is required, in absence of a diploma 5 years of relevant experience is required.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Must live in WMA area as no relocation is provided for this role.

Must have TS/SCI security clearance with Poly on day one of employment and must be eligible for crossover.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

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.

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.