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# Junior CNO Software Engineer [$274k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly

- **Company:** SYSTOLIC, INC.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $274,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Collaborative Software, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Network Programming, Software Tools, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Reverse Engineering Software, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9182721/junior-cno-software-engineer-274kyr-tssci-fs-poly

## About the Role

* Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
 * Years of experience: 6+ years
 * Total Compensation: $274k+ yearly

## Description

* Develop, prototype, and maintain mission-critical CNO capabilities across the complete software development lifecycle.
 * Create and modify complex software systems using C, C++, and Python with an emphasis on network programming and reverse engineering.
 * Support operational requirements across Linux, Windows, and embedded environments utilizing modern version control and collaboration tools., * Design, prototype, develop, release, deploy, and maintain software tools embedded within operational teams.
 * Modify existing tools and integrate multi-team software products into unified toolkits for mission results.
 * Derive, document, and analyze operational requirements to build functional prototypes and end-to-end toolsets.
 * Produce and maintain software systems in C, C++, and Python, applying network programming principles.
 * Conduct software reverse engineering and participate in peer code reviews.
 * Provide tactical quick-reaction support and technical consulting across software products and fielded systems.
 * Collaborate and communicate with operators, analysts, and fellow engineers to deliver refined technical solutions.


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