Senior CNO Software Engineer

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420 National Business Parkway, Jessup, MDtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
7104
** Worker Type
** Regular
* * Job Description
**** Job Summary
** The primary role of the
** Senior Software CNO Engineer
** is to design and develop low-level software tools and capabilities in support of Computer Network Operations (CNO) missions. This role focuses on building, debugging, and maintaining mission-critical cyber capabilities through hands-on software development and reverse engineering. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers and analysts to deliver secure, high-impact solutions that directly support national security operations.
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* Position Responsibilities:

*** Design and develop CNO capabilities, tools, and applications
* Contribute independently across the full software development lifecycle, including design, documentation, testing, and debugging
* Troubleshoot and debug complex, low-level software systems
* Apply networking fundamentals including TCP/IP and socket-level programming
* Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and mission partners to ensure system performance and security
* Maintain high standards for software quality, testing, and documentation
* Support secure coding practices across development efforts
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* Basic Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 7 years of software engineering experience
* OR High School diploma with a minimum of 11 years of relevant technical experience
* Strong proficiency in Python or C/C++
* Hands-on experience with network programming and socket-level development
* Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and debug complex systems
* An active TS/SCI with Polygraph
** Other Qualifications & Desired

Competencies:

*** Experience developing CNO capabilities or performing software reverse engineering
* Familiarity with assembly-level concepts and low-level system behavior
* Experience working with system internals across platforms such as Windows, Unix, mobile, or network devices
* Understanding of unit testing practices and test automation
* Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or Crucible
** Salary Range:** $112,400 – $186,500
** Compensation & Benefits Notice
** The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity, as well as alignment with market data.
** Clearance Level
** Top Secret with Poly
** ITAR Requirement:
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* * his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Aero Vironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Aero Vironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.

See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
*** Benefits**:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  .We also encourage you to review our company website at…