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Software Developer - Intern

Nightwing
Sterling, VA Remote Intern
POSTED ON 1/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/10/2026

Job Details

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 supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment, including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. We are seeking a motivated and talented Entry-Level Software Engineer to join our team. This is an onsite position, requiring the employee to work at our designated office location. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software engineering principles and a passion for designing, developing, and maintaining innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, document, test, and debug control and diagnostic systems.
  • Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers to plan and develop electronic data processing systems.
  • Analyze system capabilities to determine end-user needs and resolve program intent, output requirements, and input data acquisition.
  • Ensure compliance with hardware and software standards.
  • Design and implement build procedures to support hardware and software product development and use.
  • Develop software configuration standards for company-wide use, as needed.
  • Train software developers in the use of configuration management tools and software quality standards, as applicable.
  • Contribute to control modeling (model-based design).

Qualifications:
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field) or equivalent experience.

Experience:
  • Less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.

Desired Certifications:

The candidate may possess one or more of the following certifications:
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
  • AWS Certified Developer - Associate
  • Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE Programmer
  • CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF )
  • Software development methodology certification (e.g. SCRUM Master) highly desired.
  • GitHub or GitLab Certifications

Additional Information:
  • This is a hybrid position, and the selected candidate will be required to periodically work at our Nightwing Location (Sterling, VA).

Preferred Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with software development tools and methodologies.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Knowledge of software configuration management tools and quality standards is a plus.

Syndeo # - 3496

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.
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