Job Description

Job Description

What’s it like to engineer the systems that protect the world? It is the professional satisfaction of knowing your technical expertise directly supports national security. At BAE Systems, you aren't just managing infrastructure; you are architecting the digital foundation of global defense.

At BAE, you will embark on a high-impact career journey, serving as a key driver of efficiency within a large-scale enterprise system. In this job, you will work closely with customers and teammates. 

We are seeking a skilled Mid-Level Computer Network Operations (CNO) Developer to join a cyber operations team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of specialized tools used in the execution of complex network operations. This role requires a deep technical understanding of operating system internals and the ability to develop high-performance software in low-level languages to support critical national security missions.

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Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelors degree
• 4 years experience 
• Experience developing CNO tools
• Experience developing software in C, C++, Python, or Assembly language
• Experience developing for operating system internals (e.g. Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, Embedded systems)
• Experience with network programming
• Experience with debuggers (e.g. WinDBG, gdb, lldb, adb, ollydbg)
• Experience with test frameworks (e.g. GoogleTest, CMock, Catch2, pytest)
• Must currently possess a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

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Preferred Skills and Education

• Experience leading a team
• Experience writing software in Modern C++ (stdcpp20 and later)
• Experience writing kernel modules/drivers
• Experience with virtualization tools (e.g. VMWare, HyperV)
• Experience with reverse engineering tools (e.g. Ghidra, IDAPro, Binary Ninja, Radare2)
• Experience with build system technologies (e.g. MsBuild, CMake, make, ninja, wheel, tox)
• Experience with code quality tools (e.g. Valgrind, clang-tidy, pylint, black)
• Experience with scaling automation tools (e.g. Docker, Ansible)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Atlassian, GitLab, CircleCI, Jenkins)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git, Svn) 

About BAE Systems, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.