Senior Application Developer

Application Developer, CNO Mission Engineering

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

At Intelliforce, we build mission-driven capabilities that help operators move faster and make better decisions in high-stakes environments. In this role, you will act as an embedded developer and general-purpose CNO software engineer, designing, prototyping, modifying, and integrating solutions for emerging mission needs. You will work closely with analysts, operators, data scientists, and other engineers to deliver tactical support where speed, flexibility, and technical depth matter every day.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

This role is built for an engineer who likes hard problems, fast pivots, and meaningful technical ownership. You will augment existing toolsets, build prototypes to validate mission requirements, and develop end solutions that perform within real mission constraints. The work spans reverse engineering, software development, fielded support, and direct collaboration with customer leadership, so your impact is both technical and visible.

At Intelliforce, your work is seen and your judgment matters. Because we support prime programs, our teams stay close to meaningful mission work with real momentum. Because we are a small business, leadership is accessible, communication is direct, and strong engineering gets noticed. Add in long-term stability, strong benefits, and a people-first culture, and this becomes more than another development role. It is a chance to build mission capabilities that matter now, not someday.

Here’s What Your Day-to-Day Could Include

• Augment existing toolsets to support evolving mission needs
• Derive, document, and analyze technical and mission requirements
• Build prototypes to validate understanding of mission problems and operational needs
• Develop end toolsets that can operate within real mission constraints
• Work with customer leadership to build strong relationships and improve mission success
• Reverse engineer systems and develop software to support tactical mission requirements
• Provide support and sustainment for fielded software systems

Minimum Qualifications

• Clearance: Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, must be active. We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas
• 12 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree
• Or 10 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree
• Four additional years of relevant Software Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree

Required Skills

• Experience developing CNO-specific software in Linux, Windows, or embedded applications, with demonstrated expert proficiency in reverse engineering
• Experience with reverse engineering, especially with Ghidra
• Ability to produce and modify software systems in C, C++, Python, Rust, and Go
• Ability to provide support for fielded software systems
• Familiarity with Git and Subversion
• Experience with Atlassian tools including Jira and Confluence
• Deep experience with vulnerability research and exploit development
• Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems
• Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations
• Willingness to learn new technologies and systems to meet mission objectives

Desired Skills

• Experience with Java, JavaScript, Go, Bash, Assembly, both x86 and x64, PowerShell, Perl, or C#
• Cryptologic development experience

Compensation Range: $194,000.00 - $249,000.00 
*The salary range provided reflects an estimate based on current market trends and may be adjusted based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. The final offer will be tailored after a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s background and suitability for the role. Please note that this range is intended as a guideline and is subject to flexibility. 

Why Intelliforce? Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being. 

At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shap