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.

Title Intern CNO Programmer

About Nightwing

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

Job Summary

This position is an onsite role.

Nightwing is looking for interns interested in developing technologies to defend, attack and exploit computer networks as CNO Programmers. Applicants are expected to understand operating systems and software internals. They should be comfortable developing in C, assembly language, networking, and basic reverse engineering concepts. Some developers specialize in hardware emulation imitating the behavior of one or more pieces of hardware to help analyze system behavior.

Basic Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Masters degree program in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Proficiency in C/C++ across the x86, PowerPC, MIPS, or ARM environments

• Scripting experience with Python, Ruby, or JavaScript.

• Experience with core Unix features, including Named Pipes / Pipes, pThread, Signal Handlers etc.

• Familiarity with static decompilers (e.g HexRays) & disassemblers (e.g. Ghidra)

• Experience developing against or working with large opensource projects (e.g. AOSP)

2 or more of the following preferred qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the ARM64/ARM32 Architecture

• Experience with Linux/Unix bootloaders (e.g. u-boot, aboot)

• Experience developing and productizing N-days

• Experience with and knowledge of SELinux, cgroups, and other Linux permission models

• Familiarity with APK decompilation tools such as JEB, JADX or Dex2Jar

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; work/life benefits; and career development programs.

Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume

Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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.