Principal CNO Developer; Onsite

Job Summary

Our team covers the full life cycle from emulation, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and CNO/CNE tool development for various operating systems. Our mission covers a wide range of targets, anything from major consumer electronics to proprietary one-off systems. If it runs code, we have probably looked at it (or will soon). In addition, the position will provide deliverables for real-world use in relatively short turn‑around times.

Projects will be undertaken in small teams with close coordination with customers to quickly enhance capabilities or resolve issues in existing tools for real-world applications. Working as part of a team you will also need to be familiar with source management tools such as GIT and team coordination tools like the Atlassian suite of work products. All candidates must be US citizens and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

• Serve as the technical lead on cyber engineering projects, guiding a team of engineers to ensure solutions meet project requirements and adhere to industry best practices.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact with clients, translating complex technical requirements into actionable tasks and ensuring clear communication with stakeholders.
• Attend and participate in customer test events, performing on‑site assessments, providing technical support, and ensuring the deployment of secure solutions in real‑world scenarios.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance, training, and career development support to build a strong, knowledgeable team.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, project plans, and status reports, keeping clients and internal stakeholders informed of progress and issues.

• TS/SCI Clearance Required
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 10 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations
• Experience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux platforms using Make/CMake build systems
• Experience with Python and practical knowledge of project execution
• Ability to make enhancements to and develop software tools
• Understanding of low‑level programming concepts
• Experience with source management tools
• Familiarity with stack frames, calling conventions, and memory management; understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP stacks, wire‑level protocols, RF communications, BGP, routing protocols, or others)
• May have practical knowledge of project management

• Experience developing and productizing N‑days
• Utilizing full system emulation for research and analysis
• Experience with assembly language (x86/64, ARM, PPC, MIPS, etc.)
• Experience with Linux/Unix bootloaders (e.g., u‑boot, aboot)
• Experience with and knowledge of SELinux, cgroups, and other Linux permission models
• Experience developing against or working with large open‑source projects

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

In addition to competitive salaries, CODEX offers excellent benefits for you and your family: competitive medical, dental and vision plans, child, elderly and dependent‑care programs, mental health resources, tuition assistance, employee discount programs, 401k matching, flexible work schedules (depending on program), a peer recognition and reward system and performance‑based bonuses.

Onsite:
Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.