CNO Engineer

Socket.dev; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a CNO Engineer to design, develop, and deploy software for mobile and embedded systems supporting national security initiatives. You will work on secure, mission-ready solutions, collaborating with cybersecurity and CNO specialists in a fast‑paced environment.

The role emphasizes reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, and integration of Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth features, with a TS/SCI clearance and eligibility to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Experience in C for mobile or embedded targets.
• 3+ years developing cybersecurity or CNO software.
• Proficiency in reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis.
• Familiarity with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies.
• Strong knowledge of secure software development practices.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize complex software systems using C and related technologies.
• Engineer and integrate advanced features focused on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communication protocols.
• Conduct reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis to enhance system resilience and mission effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and CNO specialists to design secure, mission-ready software solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous integration activities to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Contribute to research and prototyping efforts for next-generation mobile and embedded systems.

Skills

C for mobile/embedded

Cybersecurity software

Reverse engineering

Wi-Fi / Bluetooth

Secure SDLC

US work eligibility

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

Join a mission-driven team developing advanced software capabilities in direct support of U.S. national security initiatives. As a CNO Engineer on the SAS Mobile team, you'll play a critical role designing, developing, and deploying tools that enhance mission's ability to operate and defend across cyber and communications domains.

This position is ideal for engineers who thrive in challenging environments where innovation, precision, and impact intersect.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize complex software systems using C and related technologies.
• Engineer and integrate advanced features focused on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communication protocols.
• Conduct reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis to enhance system resilience and mission effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and CNO specialists to design secure, mission-ready software solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous integration activities to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Contribute to research and prototyping efforts for next-generation mobile and embedded systems.

Salary 120k - 180k+

Required Qualifications

• Relevant software development experience in C for mobile or embedded target environments.
• 3+ years developing cybersecurity or CNO-specific software solutions.
• Experience in reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis.
• Experience with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Strong understanding of secure software development principles and system-level programming.
• Holds an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with mobile or embedded development environments.
• Experience with network protocol analysis and reverse engineering tools.
• Knowledge of RF technologies, signal analysis, or low-level communication stacks.
• Experience working closely with cybersecurity and CNO specialists in a mission environment, including partnering with exploit developers, vulnerability researchers, or secure software teams.