Capabilities Development Engineer

CNSS • National Security Systems; North Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Security Agency (NSA) invites applications for a Capabilities Development Specialist (CDS). The role focuses on innovative hardware and software capabilities for national security, including offensive and defensive projects. Transcripts are required with the application.

Qualifications include CS/Engineering degrees with foundational CS coursework and experience in vulnerability analysis, malware, and system design. Candidates should be prepared for rigorous technical challenges.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or Engineering with foundational CS coursework.
• Experience in hardware/software lifecycle, vulnerability analysis, or penetration testing.
• Military training or JCAC course experience is considered towards requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop offensive and defensive capabilities for national security networks.
• Analyze malware and hardware components to support signals intelligence missions.
• Collaborate on exploitation and analytics to inform national decision makers.

Skills

C

C++

Assembly

ARM

Reverse Engineering

Debugging

Vulnerability Analysis

Exploitation

OS Internals

Mobile Development

Algorithm Analysis

Prototyping

Education

Computer Science

Engineering

Mathematics

Tools

Ghidra

OllyDbg

gdb

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Verilog

VHDL

Job description

The National Security Agency (NSA) invites applications for a Capabilities Development Specialist (CDS). The role focuses on innovative hardware and software capabilities for national security, including offensive and defensive projects. Transcripts are required with the application.

Qualifications include CS/Engineering degrees with foundational CS coursework and experience in vulnerability analysis, malware, and system design. Candidates should be prepared for rigorous technical challenges.