Technical Collections Engineer

Nightwing
Sterling, IL

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 seeking Technical Collections Engineer/Analyst to support the missions and operations team.  The qualified candidate is versed in telecommunications technology, Wi-Fi network operations analysis, CDMA, UMTS, LTE and RF collection. In addition, the candidate possess experience as a systems administrator to troubleshoot and identify technical issues in order to optimize system performance.  As a member of this highly qualified team, the right candidate will support systems administration and signals collection. 

CLEARANCE LEVEL -Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

Required Skills

  • Protocol analysis, signals analysis, network troubleshooting, network traffic characterization, and network security and analysis

  • Technical competency in one of the following:

  • Signals collection/analysis/protocol

  • Network Engineering/Security

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Willingness and ability to learn new skills

Desired Skills

  • Broad knowledge of hardware maintenance and care, system administration, knowledge of automation technologies, and scripting

  • Knowledge of TCP/IP protocols

  • Demonstrated experience providing system maintenance and health monitoring

  • Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Virtual Machines

  • Prior experience as a military Signal Collections Analyst or SIGINT Analyst

  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a small team

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree desired with 1-2 years relevant experience

• Direct relevant military experience can be applied in lieu of a degree 

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.

Posted 2026-05-18

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