Senior CNO Software Engineer (C/C++, Python)

Nightwing; Capitol Heights (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Senior CNO Software Developer to design, develop, test, and maintain Cyber/NIO software capabilities across Unix, Windows, and mobile platforms. You will work on end-to-end development, toolchain creation, debugging, and supporting mission objectives for intelligence customers.

The role requires 6–10 years in C/C++ and Python, strong OS and network protocol knowledge, and experience with binary analysis tools.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience programming in C/C++ or similar and Python.
• In-depth understanding of network protocols.
• In-depth understanding of OS internals.
• Experience with IDA Pro, Ghidra, or similar binary analysis tool a plus.
• Familiarity with modern software engineering concepts.
• Knowledge of common CNO techniques.
• Ability to gather requirements and design a solution with minimal oversight.
• Ability to present a development plan and forecast deliverables.
• Strong familiarity with software security technologies such as ASLR and DEP.
• Experience with additional architectures (ARM, RISC, PPC etc.)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain CNO software capabilities.
• Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with customer personnel to solve problems and communicate requirements.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Network protocols

OS internals

CNO techniques

Security concepts

Education

Bachelor's in computer engineering

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary analysis tools

Job description

Nightwing is seeking a Senior CNO Software Developer to design, develop, test, and maintain Cyber/NIO software capabilities across Unix, Windows, and mobile platforms. You will work on end-to-end development, toolchain creation, debugging, and supporting mission objectives for intelligence customers.

The role requires 6–10 years in C/C++ and Python, strong OS and network protocol knowledge, and experience with binary analysis tools.