CNO Developer
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Join a mission-driven team developing advanced software capabilities in direct support of U.S. national security initiatives. As a CNO Engineer on the SAS Mobile team, you’ll play a critical role designing, developing, and deploying tools that enhance mission’s ability to operate and defend across cyber and communications domains.
This position is ideal for engineers who thrive in challenging environments where innovation, precision, and impact intersect.
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Key Responsibilities
· Design, develop, and optimize complex software systems using C and related technologies.
· Engineer and integrate advanced features focused on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communication protocols.
· Conduct reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis to enhance system resilience and mission effectiveness.
· Collaborate with cybersecurity and CNO specialists to design secure, mission-ready software solutions.
· Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous integration activities to ensure high-quality deliverables.
· Contribute to research and prototyping efforts for next-generation mobile and embedded systems.
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Required Qualifications
1. 10+ years of relevant software development experience in C or comparable low-level languages (degree can substitute for years of experience)
2. 3+ years developing cybersecurity or CNO-specific software solutions.
3. Demonstrated experience with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies.
4. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
5. Strong understanding of secure software development principles and system-level programming.
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Preferred Skills
Familiarity with mobile or embedded development environments.
Experience with network protocol analysis and reverse engineering tools.
Knowledge of RF technologies, signal analysis, or low-level communication stacks.
Ability to work effectively in a classified, mission-focused environment.
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Why Join Us
You’ll be part of a team where your code directly supports national defense and cyber operations — solving some of the most critical and technically demanding challenges in the field. Here, innovation isn’t just encouraged — it’s essential to the mission.
Summary
Design, develop, and deploy secure C software for national security communication systems.
Job title
CNO Developer
Experience level
10+ years
Industry
defense
Location requirements
On-site in Columbia, Maryland, US; remote not specified
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Columbia, MD, USA