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.

The salary range for this role is 105,000 USD - 221,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX 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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