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# CNO NetDev Developer 3

- **Company:** BigBear.ai, Inc.
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Signals Intelligence, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Perl (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Systems Analysis, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Windows PowerShell, Real-Time Operating Systems, Release Management, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Systems, TCP/IP, Wireshark, Rust (Programming Language), Software Version Control, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/86347202/1

## About the Role

+ 12 years of experiencewith aB.S.or10 years with an M.S.(4 additional years of software engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree)
 * Technical Expertise:
 + Familiarity withUnix-based systems
 + Experience with reverse engineeringLinux-based network devices
 + In-depth understanding ofnetwork protocols(e.g., TCP/IP) and analysis of network traffic (e.g., Wireshark)
 + Proficiency in producing and modifying software systems inC/C++, Python, and Assembly
 + Ability to provide support for fielded software systems
 * Version Control:Familiarity withGitandSubversion
 * Tools:Experience withAtlassian Tools(Jira, Confluence)
 * CNO Operations:Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations

What we'd like you to have

 * Reverse Engineering Expertise:Experience with reverse engineeringWindowsorembedded platforms(RTOS)
 * Programming Skills:Experience with any of the following languages:Java, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, C#, Rust
 * CNO Development:Experience developing CNO-specific software forLinux, Windows, or Embedded applications
 * Vulnerability Research:Experience withVulnerability ResearchandExploit Development
 * SIGINT Knowledge:Knowledge of end-to-endSIGINT collection and analysis systems

## Description

BigBear.ai is seeking a CNO NetDev Developer 3 to act as a general-purpose CNO reverse engineer for network-based devices on exciting, up-and-coming projects. In this role, you will design, develop, prototype, modify, and integrate solutions to deliver mission-centric results. You will work closely with analysts, operators, data scientists, and other software engineers to provide tactical mission support. If you are passionate about reverse engineering, network protocols, and developing innovative solutions, this is the opportunity for you.
What you will do

 * Toolset Augmentation:Enhance and augment existing toolsets to meet mission requirements
 * Requirements Analysis:Derive, document, and analyze requirements to ensure alignment with mission objectives
 * Prototyping:Build prototypes to demonstrate understanding of mission requirements and validate concepts
 * Toolset Development:Produce deployable toolsets that can operate effectively within mission constraints
 * Testing:Test and oversee testing of toolsets to ensure readiness for release and deployment

What you need to have

 * Clearance:Must possess and maintain an activeTS/SCI w/ Polygraph


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