CNO Dev: Low‑Level Software & Reverse‑Engineering

InvestedintheMission; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment seeks a CNO Developer to design and build low-level software tools for national security missions. You will develop and reverse-engineer mission-critical capabilities, collaborating with engineers and analysts to deliver secure, high-impact software.

Candidates should have a technical degree or equivalent, experience in Python or C/C++, TCP/IP, and an active TS/SCI with Poly. The role requires rigorous testing, secure coding practices, and strong documentation across Windows, Unix,

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Python

C/C++

TCP/IP networking

Debugging complex systems

TS/SCI with Poly

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or CE

HS diploma + 4 years experience

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Crucible

Job description

AeroVironment seeks a CNO Developer to design and build low-level software tools for national security missions. You will develop and reverse-engineer mission-critical capabilities, collaborating with engineers and analysts to deliver secure, high-impact software.

Candidates should have a technical degree or equivalent, experience in Python or C/C++, TCP/IP, and an active TS/SCI with Poly. The role requires rigorous testing, secure coding practices, and strong documentation across Windows, Unix,