About this role
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 Senior 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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Required Skills and Education
- Bachelors degree
- 8+ 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.
Benefits Information
Employee
Benefits
At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern
Benefits
Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).