CNO NetDev Developer

OverviewBigBear.ai is seeking a CNO NetDev Developer to serve as a general-purpose CNO reverse engineer focused on network-based devices supporting high-impact, mission-forward efforts. In this role, you will design, develop, prototype, modify, and integrate capabilities that deliver mission-centric outcomes. You’ll partner closely with analysts, operators, data scientists, and software engineers to provide responsive, tactical support in a fast-moving operational environment.If you’re energized by reverse engineering, network protocols, and building innovative tooling under real-world constraints, this role offers the chance to make immediate mission impact.What You Will DoAugment existing toolsets to meet evolving operational and mission requirementsDerive, document, and analyze requirements to ensure technical solutions align with mission objectivesPrototype capabilities to validate concepts, demonstrate feasibility, and confirm understanding of requirementsDevelop deployable toolsets that function effectively within operational constraints and mission environmentsTest and oversee testing to ensure deliverables are stable, reliable, and ready for deploymentWhat You Need To HaveClearance: Must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI with Polygraph5 to 8 years of relevant experience with a B.S., or 10+ years with an M.S.Four (4) additional years of software engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degreeFamiliarity with Unix-based systemsExperience reverse engineering Linux-based network devicesStrong understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP) and network traffic analysis (e.g., Wireshark)Proficiency developing and modifying software in C/C++, Python, and AssemblyAbility to provide sustainment/support for fielded software systemsExperience with version control tools such as Git and SubversionFamiliarity with Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)Experience supporting production CNO capabilities and operationsWhat We'd Like You To HaveReverse engineering experience on Windows and/or embedded platforms (including RTOS)Additional programming experience in one or more of: Java, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, C#, RustExperience developing CNO-focused software for Linux, Windows, and/or embedded targetsBackground in Vulnerability Research and Exploit DevelopmentKnowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systemsAbout BigBear.aiBigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.