Join a mission-driven team developing advanced software capabilities in direct support of U.S. national security initiatives. As a CNO Engineer on the SAS Mobile team, you’ll play a critical role designing, developing, and deploying tools that enhance mission’s ability to operate and defend across cyber and communications domains.
This position is ideal for engineers who thrive in challenging environments where innovation, precision, and impact intersect.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize complex software systems using C and related technologies.
Engineer and integrate advanced features focused on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communication protocols.
Conduct reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis to enhance system resilience and mission effectiveness.
Collaborate with cybersecurity and CNO specialists to design secure, mission-ready software solutions.
Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous integration activities to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Contribute to research and prototyping efforts for next-generation mobile and embedded systems.
Salary 120k - 180k+
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Relevant software development experience in C for mobile or embedded target environments.
3+ years developing cybersecurity or CNO-specific software solutions.
Experience in reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis.
Experience with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
Strong understanding of secure software development principles and system-level programming.
Holds an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
Eligible to work in the United States.
Preferred Skills
Familiarity with mobile or embedded development environments.
Experience with network protocol analysis and reverse engineering tools.
Knowledge of RF technologies, signal analysis, or low-level communication stacks.
Experience working closely with cybersecurity and CNO specialists in a mission environment, including partnering with exploit developers, vulnerability researchers, or secure software teams.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Columbia, MD
Salary
$120,000–$180,000 Per Year
Skills
Bluetoothunmatched
C Programming Languageunmatched
Code Reviewsunmatched
Computer Engineeringunmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
Continuous Integrationunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Embedded Systemsunmatched
Full Scope Polygraphunmatched
Internet Securityunmatched
Mobile Applications Developmentunmatched
Network Performance/Analysisunmatched
Network Protocolsunmatched
Online Communicationsunmatched
Protocol Analysisunmatched
Prototypingunmatched
Radio Frequencyunmatched
Reverse Engineeringunmatched
Security Analysisunmatched
Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)unmatched
Software Developmentunmatched
Systems/Internals Programmingunmatched
Technology Analysisunmatched
Top Secret Clearanceunmatched
Wireless Communicationsunmatched
Wireless Protocols/Standardsunmatched
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