CNO Software Engineer

Job Qualifications

Embedded C++, IEEE 802.11, Reverse Engineering

Regular

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

None

Software Engineering

Embedded C++, IEEE 802.11, Reverse Engineering

None

15+ years of related experience

Yes

Software Engineer Praxis Engineering creates exciting and novel mission solutions in the chaotic world of cyber related technologies and products. At the heart of Praxis Engineering are talented and motivated engineering teams empowered to create cutting edge technologies and systems to solve the nation’s most difficult Computer Network Operations challenges. Praxis has immediate openings for Software Engineers who are looking to tackle the unknown and create game‑changing capabilities!

A CNO Software Engineer researches, analyzes, and reverses objective software/hardware and subsequently designs, authors, enhances, verifies, and releases high‑quality operational software which satisfies mission and foundational requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required, and fourteen (14) years of experience as a Software Engineer, in programs and projects of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Key skills in: C++, Objective‑C, ARM assembly (thumb, 32, 64), Python, Reverse Engineering via IDApro, Ghidra, etc.
• Familiarity with Wifi standards and protocols a plus
• Security clearance level:
  Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required

• Comply with organizations’ documented test and release process
• Examine and document ARM architecture and communicate behavior of objective systems to stakeholders and teammates
• Implement development in CI/CD methodology, utilizing Git Lab for build/merges
• Analyze operational requirements and foundational platform integration requirements to design and derive capability functional and quality requirements. Low‑level debugging of software and system defects
• Design and implement software solutions capable of performing in resource‑restricted environments, typically in Objective C or C++
• Write or review software and system documentation
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
• Clearly communicating in a team environment with fellow engineers, stakeholders, and customers

• Growth: AI‑powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support:
  An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards:
  Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community:
  Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace

The likely salary range for this position is $206,550 - $279,450. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

40

None

Onsite

USA MD Annapolis Junction

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post‑tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.

To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal…