CNO Developer at AV in Jessup, MD

Summary: AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, seeking a CNO Developer to design and develop low-level software tools for Computer Network Operations. The role involves collaborating with engineers and analysts to deliver secure solutions that support national security operations. Responsibilities: - Design and develop CNO capabilities, tools, and applications - Contribute independently across the full software development lifecycle, including design, documentation, testing, and debugging - Troubleshoot and debug complex, low-level software systems - Apply networking fundamentals including TCP/IP and socket-level programming - Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and mission partners to ensure system performance and security - Maintain high standards for software quality, testing, and documentation - Support secure coding practices across development efforts Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 0 years of software engineering experience - OR High School diploma with a minimum of 4 years of relevant technical experience - Experience in Python or C/C++ - Experience with network programming (TCP/IP) and socket-level development - Experience troubleshooting and debugging complex systems - An active TS/SCI with Polygraph Preferred Qualifications: - Experience developing CNO capabilities or performing software reverse engineering - Familiarity with assembly-level concepts and low-level system behavior - Experience working with system internals across platforms such as Windows, Unix, mobile, or network devices - Understanding of unit testing practices and test automation - Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or Crucible Required Skills: Python, C/C++, Network programming - TCP/IP, Socket-level programming, Software debugging, Software reverse engineering, Assembly-level concepts, System internals - Windows, System internals - Unix, Unit testing, Test automation, TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph Benefits: Medical, Dental vision, 401K with company matching, A 9/80 work schedule, A paid holiday shutdown