Software Anst Sr

BAE Systems

Annapolis Junction, MD

LOCATION

First Shift

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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

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.

We are seeking a highly skilled CNO Analyst Programmer to join our elite technical team. This role is critical to the development and execution of Computer Network Operations (CNO), requiring a unique blend of software engineering excellence and deep systems internals expertise. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing sophisticated tools and exploits, performing complex reverse engineering, and creating low-level software solutions to solve the most challenging national security problems.

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Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

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

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Preferred Skills and Education

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)
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.