CNO Developer

Job Summary

The primary role of the CNO Developer 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.

Regular

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 0 years of software engineering experience.
• OR High School diploma with a minimum of 4 years of relevant technical experience.
• Experience in Python or C/C++.
• Experience with network programming (TCP/IP) and socket‑level development.
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging complex systems.
• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

• 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.

$125,000 – $137,000. 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, and market data.

Top Secret with Polygraph.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or be a person approved for an export license by the governing agency. Conditions for approval include the company’s ability to obtain an export license within a time frame consistent with business requirements.

A U.S. person is defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or a protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.

• Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

AV offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and a paid holiday shutdown.

Based in California, Aero Vironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer Dr. Paul Mac Cready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. We have developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine‑launched reconnaissance drone, among other innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Building on a history of technological innovation, Aero Vironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of UAS and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use our hand‑launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real‑time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.