Senior CNO Dev: Reverse Engineering & Tooling

AV; Maryland; On-site; USD 102,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a CNO Developer to support offensive cyber operations by researching vulnerabilities, performing advanced reverse engineering, and developing custom capabilities against complex targets. The role collaborates with analysts and operators to design, build, and refine mission-critical tools.

The position emphasizes tool development, testing, and integration into mission environments, with a strong requirement for security clearance and ITAR compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Minimum 12 years of software development
• Experience developing software in Linux/Windows/Embedded applications
• Experience producing and modifying software systems in C/C++/Python/Assembly
• Experience providing support for fielded software systems
• Experience with Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Familiarity with Git and Subversion
• Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations
• An active TS/SCI with polygraph

Responsibilities

• Enhance and extend existing CNO toolsets and capabilities.
• Design and develop prototypes to validate understanding of mission requirements.
• Develop and deliver deployable toolsets capable of operating effectively within mission constraints.
• Conduct testing and oversee validation of toolsets to ensure reliability and readiness for release.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions seamlessly into mission environments.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Assembly

Linux

Windows

Embedded

ITAR compliance

CNO tool development

Production support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

Subversion

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a CNO Developer to support offensive cyber operations by researching vulnerabilities, performing advanced reverse engineering, and developing custom capabilities against complex targets. The role collaborates with analysts and operators to design, build, and refine mission-critical tools.

The position emphasizes tool development, testing, and integration into mission environments, with a strong requirement for security clearance and ITAR compliance.