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# Senior CNO Developer

- **Company:** AeroVironment, Inc.
- **Location:** Jessup, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $112,400.0 - $186,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, Network Programming, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, System Programming, TCP/IP, Computer Network Operations, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Reverse Engineering Software
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000glbry1

## About the Role

+ 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

## Description

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


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