CNO Developer

Nightwing

$77K — $163K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years programming in C/C++ and Python
  • Strong understanding of network protocols
  • Deep knowledge of OS internals
  • Experience with binary analysis tools like IDA Pro or Ghidra
  • Familiarity with modern software engineering practices
  • Understanding of common CNO techniques
  • Ability to independently gather requirements and design solutions
  • Experience with ARM, RISC, and PPC architectures

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement custom software tools and techniques
  • Diagnose and debug software issues using standard and custom tools
  • Conduct end-to-end design, development, and testing of software
  • Write documentation for operation and support of developed software
  • Attend design meetings and mentor junior developers
  • Perform code reviews and interface with clients to communicate requirements
  • Collaborate with other developers on capability development across various platforms

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment
  • Exposure to advanced technologies in cybersecurity
  • Chance to mentor and lead junior team members
  • Involvement in real-time engineering challenges
  • Contributions to critical mission support services for clients
Full Job Description
CNO Software Developer

Position Description

At Nightwing CODEX, a software developer designs and implements custom software tools and techniques. Most of the work is developed in Python, C++ and Java. The intended platforms are Windows and Linux systems with the environment being low and high level user space.

The developer diagnoses issues and debugs customer problems using industry standard tools as well as custom toolsets. In addition, the candidate is responsible for end-to-end design, development, and standard developer testing of the developed software. The software developer also writes documentation pertinent to operating and supporting the developed software and techniques. Daily activities include software development, toolchain/helper tool development, and use of debuggers, disassemblers, and other diagnostic software.

Other activities include attending design meetings, mentoring junior developers, or performing code reviews. Software developers' interface with other developers as well as customer personnel to solve problems and communicate requirements, status, and other information. They also mentor and lead junior-level developers to accomplish mission objectives and solve real-time engineering challenges.

Technical Requirements

The candidate will join a team of developers working on various Unix, Windows, or Mobile capabilities. They will support the group's overall mission to design, develop, test, and maintain CNO capabilities.

Security Clearance

Top Secret/SCI + CI Poly

Required Experience:
  • 5-7 years of experience programming in C/C++ or similar and Python
  • In-depth understanding of network protocols
  • In-depth understanding of OS internals
  • Experience with IDA Pro, Ghidra, or similar binary analysis tool a plus
  • Familiarity with modern software engineering concepts
  • Knowledge of common CNO techniques
  • Ability to gather requirements and design a solution with minimal oversight
  • Ability to present a development plan and forecast deliverables
  • Strong familiarity with software security technologies such as ASLR and DEP
  • Experience with additional architectures (ARM, RISC, PPC etc.)


Required Education

Bachelor's in computer engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

The salary associated with this position ($77,000-$163,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays and additional insurances.

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