CNO Software Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 207,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a senior software engineer to tackle cyber and defense challenges. The role requires deep expertise in C++, Objective-C, ARM assembly and reverse engineering, plus TS/SCI with polygraph eligibility.

The successful candidate will design, implement, and verify software for resource‑constrained environments, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines using GitLab while collaborating with stakeholders across disciplines to meet mission needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline and 14+ years of software engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Comply with documented test and release processes.
• Examine and document ARM architecture and communicate behavior to stakeholders.
• Implement development in CI/CD with GitLab for build/merges.
• Analyze requirements to derive capability and quality requirements.
• Low-level debugging of software and system defects.
• Design and implement software for resource-constrained environments in C++/Objective-C.
• Write or review software and system documentation.
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
• Communicate effectively within a team of engineers and stakeholders.

Skills

Embedded C++

IEEE 802.11

Reverse Engineering

Python

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline

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

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

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

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. 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 #MD_2026Alumni #IntelligenceEngineered

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• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
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Identity Verification Process

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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.

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Job Details

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: None

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA MD Annapolis Junction

Additional Work Locations: (not listed explicitly)

Salary

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.

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