Capabilities Development Engineer (CDS)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CNSS • National Security Systems seeks computer science or electrical engineering professionals to develop and integrate sophisticated capabilities for national security purposes at NSA-grade complexity. The role emphasizes software/hardware development, reverse engineering, and mission-focused engineering across multiple domains.

The CDS position requires deep knowledge in C/C++, kernel/device driver work, and hardware design, with opportunities to work on advanced malware analysis and

Qualifications

• Degree in CS, Mathematics, Engineering or related field with relevant experience in lifecycle engineering, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing or related areas.
• Military training like JCAC counts toward experience.
• Entry: Bachelor +3 yrs or Master +1 yr; Senior: Bachelor +6 yrs or Master +4 yrs; Expert: Bachelor +9 yrs or Master +7 yrs.

Responsibilities

• Develop offensive and defensive capabilities targeting adversarial networks.
• Design hardware components to support signals intelligence missions.
• Analyze sophisticated malware and craft analytic capabilities.

Skills

C/C++/Assembly

Kernel development

VHDL/Verilog

Embedded systems

Reverse engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3+ years

Master's degree + 1 year

Doctoral degree + 0 years

Tools

Ghidra

OllyDbg

gdb

JTAG

Job description

CNSS • National Security Systems seeks computer science or electrical engineering professionals to develop and integrate sophisticated capabilities for national security purposes at NSA-grade complexity. The role emphasizes software/hardware development, reverse engineering, and mission-focused engineering across multiple domains.

The CDS position requires deep knowledge in C/C++, kernel/device driver work, and hardware design, with opportunities to work on advanced malware analysis and