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AeroVironment

CNO Developer (Mid-Level)

AeroVironment

Jessup, MD · full time · Mid

$190,000 – $210,000

Listed on AeroVironment’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This mid-level software developer role involves building low-level cyber tools and reverse engineering capabilities for military network operations missions. It suits experienced developers with strong C/C++ or Python skills who are comfortable with systems programming, have security clearance, and want to work on high-impact national security projects.

Our summary, not AeroVironment’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with 8+ years software engineering experience, OR high school diploma with 12+ years relevant technical experience
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Strong proficiency in Python or C/C++
  • Hands-on network programming and socket-level development experience
  • Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex systems

Nice to have

  • Experience developing CNO capabilities or reverse engineering software
  • Assembly-level concepts and low-level system behavior understanding
  • Experience with Windows, Unix, mobile, or network device internals
  • Unit testing practices and test automation knowledge
  • Familiarity with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible)

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