Linux Developer

Date Posted:

2024-12-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA163: 2929 Sabre Street VA Beach 2929 Sabre Street , Virginia Beach, VA, 23452 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

You have been redirected to RTX’s career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you’ll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings.

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.

Job Description:

Participate in multi-disciplinary research and collaboration with engineers and customers in the implementation of single board computer based networking devices. Determine user needs, select hardware based on desired operational characteristics, storage capacity, processing speed, and inputs/output requirements. Use a variety of operating systems and compilers.  Troubleshoot network performance issues. 

Clearance Requirements:

US Citizenship

Must have at least a current active SECRET clearance

Required Skills: 

In-depth knowledge of the Linux OS

Hands-on experience with architecture, implementation and operation of a Linux-based compute environment

Basic TCP/IP networking

Python

BASH/Shell Scripting

C/C++

Embedded system design

Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, writing skills, and professional image

Ability to multi-task

Self-starter with minimal supervision

Attention to detail and follow-through when completing tasks

Ability to plan, schedule, and arrange activities in accomplishing objectives

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

Ability to display tact, discretion and diplomacy in dealing with all levels of Raytheon Technologies employees and Customers

Must be able to obtain and maintain all access as required by the programs.

Desired Skills:  

Open source tools such as buildroot and yocto project

Small board computers (including Arduino and Raspberry Pi)

Microcontrollers

ATMEL studio or Arduino integrated development environment (IDE)

Knowledge of APIs to design RESTful services, and integrate them with existing data providers, using JSON or XML as needed.

Strong awareness of networking and internet protocols

Application of VPN technology

Knowledge of APIs to design RESTful services, and integrate them with existing data providers, using JSON or XML as needed.

Experience working with Cloud Providers such as AWS, Rackspace, and Microsoft Azure, etc is a plus

Required Education: 

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience.

Experience may qualify in lieu of degree.

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.

What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package 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.

Typically requires:

A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

Engineering/Other Technical Positions:

Typically requires a degree in Science,Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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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