CNO Software Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$206K — $279K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field required, or 14 years of relevant experience as a substitute
  • 15+ years of related software engineering experience
  • Proficient in C++ and Objective-C, with expertise in ARM assembly and Python
  • Familiarity with reverse engineering tools like IDApro and Ghidra
  • Knowledge of WiFi standards and protocols is a plus
  • Active Top Secret SCI clearance with polygraph required

Responsibilities

  • Comply with documented test and release processes
  • Analyze ARM architecture and effectively communicate findings
  • Utilize CI/CD practices and GitLab for software development
  • Identify and design functional requirements for operational software
  • Conduct low-level debugging of software and system issues
  • Develop and execute test procedures for software components
  • Foster clear communication within engineering teams and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plan options
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible work schedules and generous paid time off
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life and critical illness insurance
  • Identity verification process for hiring integrity
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Embedded C++, IEEE 802.11, Reverse Engineering
Certifications:
None
Experience:
15 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Job Description

Software Engineer Praxis Engineering creates exciting and novel mission solutions in the chaotic world of cyber related technologies and products. At the heart of Praxis Engineering are talented and motivated engineering teams empowered to create cutting edge technologies and systems to solve the nation's most difficult Computer Network Operations challenges. Praxis has immediate openings for Software Engineers who are looking to tackle the unknown and create game-changing capabilities!

What you will be doing: A CNO Software Engineer researches, analyzes, and reverses objective software/hardware and subsequently designs, authors, enhances, verifies, and releases high-quality operational software which satisfies mission and foundational requirements.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required, and fourteen (14) years of experience as a Software Engineer, in programs and projects of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • Key skills in: C++, Objective-C, ARM assembly (thumb, 32, 64), Python, Reverse Engineering via IDApro, Ghidra, etc.
  • Familiarity with Wifi standards and protocols a plus
  • Security clearance level: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Specific duties include:
  • Comply with organizations' documented test and release process
  • Examine and document ARM architecture and communicate behavior of objective systems to stakeholders and teammates
  • Implement development in CI/CD methodology, utilizing GitLab for build/merges
  • Analyze operational requirements and foundational platform integration requirements to design and derive capability functional and quality requirements Low-level debugging of software and system defects
  • Design and implement software solutions capable of performing in resource restricted environments, typically in Objective C or C++ Write or review software and system documentation
  • Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
  • Clearly communicating in a team environment with fellow engineers, stakeholders, and customers

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The likely salary range for this position is $206,550 - $279,450. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA MD Annapolis Junction

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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