Senior CNO Network Protocol Reverse Engineer (TS/SCI)

Bitwise; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 288,000 - 338,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top salaries

PTO options (3–5 weeks)

Paid holidays (11)

Snow days (up to 2)

401(k) match (up to 24%)

Employer-paid medical, dental, vision,

Education assistance

Job summary

Bitwise is seeking a senior-level Software Engineer and CNO Reverse Engineer to deliver mission‑centric results at Fort Meade. You will design, develop, prototype, and integrate software across Windows/Linux/embedded platforms, working at the intersection of software engineering and national security.

Join analysts, operators, data scientists, and fellow engineers to craft end‑to‑end toolchains that meet mission constraints.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience with a B.S., or 10 years with an MS in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, and/or Assembly.
• In-depth understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP) and hands-on experience analyzing network traffic using Wireshark.
• Experience providing support for fielded software systems.
• Familiarity with version control systems including Git and Subversion.
• Working knowledge of Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Ability to derive, document, and analyze requirements.
• Experience augmenting existing toolsets and building end-to-end toolsets that can operate within mission constraints.
• Ability to build prototypes that demonstrate a clear understanding of mission requirements.
• Willingness to participate in peer code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, prototype, and integrate mission-centric software across Windows, Linux, and embedded systems.
• Collaborate with analysts, operators, data scientists, and other engineers to deliver tangible, mission-focused results.
• Create toolchains that meet stringent mission constraints and are ready for field use.
• Lead or participate in peer reviews to improve code quality and reduce defects.

Skills

C programming

C++

Python

Assembly

Network protocols

Git

Subversion

Jira

Confluence

Requirements derivation

Prototype development

Peer code reviews

Education

BS in a relevant field

Tools

Wireshark

Git

Subversion

Jira

Confluence

RTOS

Job description

Bitwise is seeking a senior-level Software Engineer and CNO Reverse Engineer to deliver mission‑centric results at Fort Meade. You will design, develop, prototype, and integrate software across Windows/Linux/embedded platforms, working at the intersection of software engineering and national security.

Join analysts, operators, data scientists, and fellow engineers to craft end‑to‑end toolchains that meet mission constraints.