CNO Developer

InvestedintheMission; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 162,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental vision

401K with company matching

a 9/80 work schedule

a paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. in the United States seeks a CNO Developer to support offensive cyber operations by researching vulnerabilities, reverse engineering, and building capabilities for mission targets.

You will work with analysts to design, build, and refine deployable toolsets used in secure mission environments. The role requires 12+ years of software development, expertise in C/C++/Python/Assembly, Linux/Windows/Embedded systems, and an active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent
• Minimum 12 years of software development experience
• Experience developing software in Linux/Windows/Embedded applications
• Experience producing/modifying software systems in C/C++/Python/Assembly
• Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations
• Experience with Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Familiar with Git and Subversion
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph

Responsibilities

• Enhance and extend existing CNO toolsets and capabilities
• Design and develop prototypes to validate mission requirements
• Develop deployable toolsets for operation within mission constraints
• Conduct testing and oversee validation for reliability and release readiness
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions into mission environments

Skills

C/C++/Python/Assembly

Linux/Windows/Embedded

Reverse engineering

Software development

TS/SCI with polygraph

CNO capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

Subversion

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

As a CNO Developer you will support offensive cyber operations by researching vulnerabilities, performing advanced reverse engineering, and developing custom capabilities against complex targets. This role works closely with analysts and operators to design, build, and refine mission-critical tools.

Position Responsibilities

• Enhance and extend existing CNO toolsets and capabilities.
• Design and develop prototypes to validate understanding of mission requirements.
• Develop and deliver deployable toolsets capable of operating effectively within mission constraints.
• Conduct testing and oversee validation of toolsets to ensure reliability and readiness for release.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions seamlessly into mission environments.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 12 years of software development
• Experience developing software in Linux/Windows/Embedded applications
• Experience producing and modifying software systems in C/C++/Python/Assembly
• Experience providing support for fielded software systems
• Experience with Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Familiarity with Git and Subversion
• Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations.
• An active TS/SCI with polygraph

Salary Range

Salary Range: $102,000 - $270,000

The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

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. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

• medical
• dental vision
• 401K with company matching
• a 9/80 work schedule
• a paid holiday shutdown

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required