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CNO Developer

Avav

·

Feb 6, 2026

Salary
$140k – $200k
Location
308 Sentinel Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD, United States of America
Type
Full-time
Department
IT
Experience
12+ years
Education
Bachelor
Visa
Not sponsored
Clearance
Required
Source
Workday

Description

Worker Type

Regular


Job Description

 

Summary

As a CNO Developer you will support offensive cyber operations by researching vulnerabilities, performing advanced reverse engineering, and developing custom capabilities against complex targets. This role works closely with analysts and operators to design, build, and refine mission-critical tools.

Position Responsibilities

  • Enhance and extend existing CNO toolsets and capabilities.

  • Design and develop prototypes to validate understanding of mission requirements.

  • Develop and deliver deployable toolsets capable of operating effectively within mission constraints.

  • Conduct testing and oversee validation of toolsets to ensure reliability and readiness for release.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions seamlessly into mission environments.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

  • Minimum 12 years of software development

  • Experience developing software in Linux/Windows/Embedded applications

  • Experience producing and modifying software systems in C/C++/Python/Assembly

  • Experience providing support for fielded software systems

  • Experience with Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence)

  • Familiarity with Git and Subversion

  • Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations.

  • An active TS/SCI with polygraph

Salary Range: $140,000 - $200,000

The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.


Clearance Level

 

Top Secret with Poly

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required

Skills

PythonLinuxGitJiraConfluenceCompliance

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