CNO Software Engineer: Low-Level Tools

AeroVironment, Inc.; Jessup (IN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a CNO Developer to design and build low-level software tools for national security missions. You will develop, debug, and maintain mission-critical cyber capabilities, working with engineers and analysts to deliver secure solutions.

The role emphasizes TCP/IP, socket-level programming, and rigorous testing. Candidates should have a technical degree or equivalent experience, with strong skills in Python/C++, and a track record in secure coding practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with software experience.
• High School diploma with 4+ years relevant technical experience.
• Experience in Python or C/C++ and TCP/IP socket development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop CNO capabilities, tools, and applications.
• Contribute across design, documentation, testing, and debugging.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex, low-level software systems.
• Apply networking fundamentals including TCP/IP and socket programming.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and partners to ensure 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

Socket programming

Debugging

Reverse engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE

High School diploma + 4+ yrs tech exp

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Crucible

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a CNO Developer to design and build low-level software tools for national security missions. You will develop, debug, and maintain mission-critical cyber capabilities, working with engineers and analysts to deliver secure solutions.

The role emphasizes TCP/IP, socket-level programming, and rigorous testing. Candidates should have a technical degree or equivalent experience, with strong skills in Python/C++, and a track record in secure coding practices.