Senior CNO Developer

avav; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 112,400 - 186,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Senior CNO Developer to design and develop low-level software tools for cyber operations.

You will build, debug, and maintain mission-critical capabilities, collaborating with engineers and analysts to deliver secure, high-impact software for national security missions. The role emphasizes hands-on development, reverse engineering, and adherence to secure coding practices, with a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance as a key requirement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 12 years of software engineering experience
• OR High School diploma with a minimum of 16 years of relevant technical experience
• Strong proficiency in Python or C/C++ and hands-on experience with network programming and socket-level development

Responsibilities

• Design and develop CNO capabilities, tools, and applications
• Contribute independently across the full software development lifecycle including design, documentation, testing, and debugging
• Troubleshoot and debug complex, low-level software systems
• Apply networking fundamentals including TCP/IP and socket-level programming
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and mission partners to ensure system performance and security
• Maintain high standards for software quality, testing, and documentation
• Support secure coding practices across development efforts

Skills

Python/C++

Network programming

Debugging

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE

HS diploma with 16 years exp

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Crucible

Job description

Worker Type Regular

Job Summary

The primary role of the Senior CNO Developer is to design and develop low‑level software tools and capabilities in support of Computer Network Operations (CNO) missions. This role focuses on building, debugging, and maintaining mission‑critical cyber capabilities through hands‑on software development and reverse engineering. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers and analysts to deliver secure, high‑impact solutions that directly support national security operations.

Position Responsibilities

• Design and develop CNO capabilities, tools, and applications
• Contribute independently across the full software development lifecycle, including design, documentation, testing, and debugging
• Troubleshoot and debug complex, low‑level software systems
• Apply networking fundamentals including TCP/IP and socket‑level programming
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and mission partners to ensure system performance and security
• Maintain high standards for software quality, testing, and documentation
• Support secure coding practices across development efforts

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 12 years of software engineering experience
• OR High School diploma with a minimum of 16 years of relevant technical experience
• Strong proficiency in Python or C/C++
• Hands‑on experience with network programming and socket‑level development
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and debug complex systems
• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Experience developing CNO capabilities or performing software reverse engineering
• Familiarity with assembly‑level concepts and low‑level system behavior
• Experience working with system internals across platforms such as Windows, Unix, mobile, or network devices
• Understanding of unit testing practices and test automation
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or Crucible

Salary Range

$112,400 – $186,500

Compensation & Benefits Notice

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract‑specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity, as well as alignment with market data.

Clearance Level

Top Secret with Polygraph

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or be approved for an export license by the governing agency. Some positions will require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and a paid holiday shutdown.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.