CNO Embedded Engineer

Arlington, VA Until 9/21/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

CNO Embedded Engineer

Zetier seeks senior Computer Network Operations (CNO) embedded system engineers to analyze and develop operationally critical cyber capabilities. Candidates will demonstrate practical experience designing, developing, deploying, and examining tools intersecting communications, sensing, and meeting resource constraints (e.g. space, heat, power). Positions available in Arlington (VA), State College (PA), and St Petersburg (FL).

Required:

  • Extensive experience (5+ years) electrical engineering (e.g. DSP, FPGA, PCB, RF)
  • Familiarity with software programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Matlab, Python)
  • Development on embedded platforms (e.g. uBoot, IoT, drone firmware)
  • Successfully developed cutting edge end-to-end cyber solutions
  • Effective communication with customers and teammates
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Desired:

  • Experience with RF/mmW hardware design and/or component design
  • Wireless communications standards and protocols (e.g. GSM/LTE/5g)
  • Schematic capture; PCB layout, simulation, and design experience
  • Systems software development experience (e.g. OS kernel drivers)
  • Experience working in networking (e.g. 802.11ac, Zigbee, SATCOM)
  • Securely implemented cryptographic primitives (e.g. AES, ECDSA)
  • Experience developing with version control software (e.g. git, svn)
  • Familiar reading assembly / compiled programs (e.g. x86, 64, ARM)
  • Reverse engineering experience (e.g. gdb, Binary Ninja, IDA Pro)
  • Developed software on mobile platforms (e.g. Android, iOS)
  • Successfully led small cross-domain development teams
  • Active U.S. security clearance

Zetier is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. All employment is decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business need.

About this role

Summary

Develop and analyze cyber tools for communications and sensing on embedded platforms.

Job title

CNO Embedded Engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

cybersecurity

Location requirements

Arlington, VA; remote not specified; on-site preferred.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C/C++Pythonembedded platformsRFsecurity clearance

Preferred skills

RF hardware designwireless protocolscryptographyassemblyreverse engineering

Specializations

embedded systemscybersecurityhardwaresoftware developmentRF
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Arlington, VA, USA

On-site City