CNO Software Engineer — OS, Hypervisor & UEFI Firmware

Draper Labs; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper is seeking a CNO Software Engineer for its Offensive Cyber Security Group in Reston, VA. The role focuses on developing tailored tools for DoD and IC directives, ranging from cyber operations enablement to embedded vulnerability research.

Candidates should have 3–5 years in cybersecurity, with expertise in kernel modules, drivers, and firmware across Windows, Linux, RTOS, or UEFI. A TS/SCI clearance is preferred, and strong collaboration across teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity or related field.
• Proficiency in developing kernel modules, drivers, or firmware for Windows, GNU/Linux, RTOS, or UEFI/BIOS.
• Experience with reversing, memory forensics, and OS internals is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess hardware and software for security vulnerabilities.
• Develop software meeting security requirements for tailored applications.
• Integrate software with other groups to improve performance.
• Create tools to detect and exploit vulnerabilities and system weaknesses.

Skills

Curiosity-driven problem solving

Clear communication

Team player

Tools

C/C++

Python

GoLang

Rust

Windows

GNU/Linux

RTOS

UEFI/BIOS

Kernel modules

Job description

Draper is seeking a CNO Software Engineer for its Offensive Cyber Security Group in Reston, VA. The role focuses on developing tailored tools for DoD and IC directives, ranging from cyber operations enablement to embedded vulnerability research.

Candidates should have 3–5 years in cybersecurity, with expertise in kernel modules, drivers, and firmware across Windows, Linux, RTOS, or UEFI. A TS/SCI clearance is preferred, and strong collaboration across teams is essential.