Nightwing
Engineering Manager
134 National Business Parkway, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701
Full-time · $147k–$296k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 7, 2026
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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.
CODEX is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Maryland engineering team. As an Engineering Manager at CODEX, you will be accountable for the development, mentoring, and management of engineers supporting multiple programs within the CODEX portfolio. You will ensure the business has capable and qualified resources to support execution initiatives across standard on-contract work, internal research and development (IRAD), and front-end-of-the-business (FEOTB) activities.
Reporting Relationship: Reports directly to the Director of Engineering, Technology, and Solutions EM.
Core Responsibilities
Personnel Leadership & Development
- Develop and mentor engineers within assigned teams, offering career development guidance, technical mentorship, and professional growth opportunities to build workforce capability and technical excellence
- Cultivate an environment and reputation that makes you a resource engineers actively want to work for, supporting both retention of current talent and recruitment of new personnel
- Establish and maintain feedback systems for engineering personnel, capturing input from technical execution teams and FEOTB personnel
- Translate feedback into actionable performance management plans, career development activities, and personnel decisions
Resource & Staffing Management
- Design, develop, and execute strategies to staff execution initiatives with capable and qualified personnel based on technical requirements, clearance needs, and individual performers career goals
- Conduct workforce management activities including hiring, retention, and performance-based personnel actions
- Conduct staffing and workload forecasting; recruit new talent from entry-level through senior-level positions to meet program requirements
- Support proposals and business development by identifying appropriate technical staff, validating resource availability and qualifications, and ensuring proposed personnel can fulfill commitment requirements
- Identify staffing needs, support recruitment efforts, and implement retention strategies
Performance Management & Training
- Conduct regular performance feedback sessions, complete performance reviews, and implement performance adjustment pathways when necessary
- Provide recognition for exceptional contributions and support professional development initiatives
- Identify skill gaps, coordinate training opportunities, and ensure engineers maintain required certifications and clearances for their assigned work
Leadership Support
- Provide input to Senior Leadership on workforce capability, technical skill gaps, and training needs that affect current and future technical execution
- Support the CODEX Director of Engineering and Technology as well as the broader CODEX Leadership Team
- Coordinate with Program Managers, Chief Engineers, and Technical Directors to ensure successful program execution
Required Qualifications
- Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Poly, Poly Preferred
- Experience: Minimum 10 years of professional experience in a relevant engineering discipline
- Management: Proven technical management experience in a relevant engineering discipline
- Cyber Operations: 5+ years of experience with Offensive and/or Defensive Cyber Operations engineering
- Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Communication: Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Why Join CODEX?
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our cyber engineering capability while developing and leading talented engineers. You'll influence organizational strategy, build high-performing teams, and directly contribute to national security objectives in the cyber domain
Salary & Benefits
The salary associated with this position ($147,000-$296,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.
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.