CNO Software Engineer

Praxis Engineering; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 206,550 - 279,450; Full time

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Job summary

GDIT in Maryland is hiring Software Engineers to develop and reverse engineer mission-critical cyber technologies for national security. Join a team that designs high-quality operational software, analyzes hardware and software, and delivers solutions for challenging Computer Network Operations requirements.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in CS or related field and 14+ years’ experience, TS/SCI with Polygraph, and strong C++, Python, and reverse engineering skills, plus familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline required.
• 14+ years of software engineering experience required.
• 4+ years additional SWE experience may substitute for a degree.
• Key skills: C++, Objective-C, ARM assembly, Python, reverse engineering.
• Familiarity with WiFi standards a plus.
• Security clearance TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Comply with documented test and release processes.
• Examine and document ARM architecture and communicate behavior to stakeholders.
• Implement development in CI/CD using GitLab for builds/merges.
• Analyze requirements and perform low-level debugging of software and system defects.
• Design and implement software for resource-restricted environments (C++/Objective‑C).
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
• Communicate clearly in a team environment with engineers and customers.

Skills

C++

Objective-C

ARM assembly

Python

Reverse Engineering

IEEE 802.11

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

GitLab

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Embedded C++, IEEE 802.11, Reverse Engineering

Certifications:

None

Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Software Engineer Praxis Engineering creates exciting and novel mission solutions in the chaotic world of cyber related technologies and products. At the heart of Praxis Engineering are talented and motivated engineering teams empowered to create cutting edge technologies and systems to solve the nation’s most difficult Computer Network Operations challenges. Praxis has immediate openings for Software Engineers who are looking to tackle the unknown and create game-changing capabilities!

What you will be doing: A CNO Software Engineer researches, analyzes, and reverses objective software/hardware and subsequently designs, authors, enhances, verifies, and releases high-quality operational software which satisfies mission and foundational requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required, and fourteen (14) years of experience as a Software Engineer, in programs and projects of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

• Key skills in: C++, Objective-C, ARM assembly (thumb, 32, 64), Python, Reverse Engineering via IDApro, Ghidra, etc.

• Familiarity with Wifi standards and protocols a plus

• Security clearance level: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Specific duties include:

• Comply with organizations’ documented test and release process

• Examine and document ARM architecture and communicate behavior of objective systems to stakeholders and teammates

• Implement development in CI/CD methodology, utilizing GitLab for build/merges

• Analyze operational requirements and foundational platform integration requirements to design and derive capability functional and quality requirements Low-level debugging of software and system defects

• Design and implement software solutions capable of performing in resource restricted environments, typically in Objective C or C++ Write or review software and system documentation

• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components

• Clearly communicating in a team environment with fellow engineers, stakeholders, and customers

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

Benefits

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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The likely salary range for this position is $206,550 - $279,450. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MD Annapolis Junction

Additional Work Locations:

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

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