CNO Developer

AeroVironment • Jessup, MD

22h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level