Expert CNO Software Engineer

General information

Requisition # R63787 Locations USA-MD-Hanover Posting Date 10/16/2025 Security Clearance Required TS/SCI w/ Poly Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a highly experienced and mission-focused Expert Software Engineer to join our CNO team in Hanover, MD. As an Expert Software Engineer on our team, you will play a key role in developing advanced CNO capabilities that directly support national security. You’ll work in a collaborative environment focused on solving complex technical challenges in support of our customer’s most critical missions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design and develop new hardware- or software-based CNO capabilities

• Manage the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of applications software and systems

• Apply expert knowledge of security concepts and network technologies

• Communicate project status with leadership and stakeholders

• Ensure software engineering standards are consistently met

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and 24+ years of technical work experience, or BS Degree in a technical discipline and 20+ years of technical work experience

• Experience in Python or C/C++ programming

• Experience with troubleshooting and debugging complex systems

• Experience with networking (TCP/IP) and socket-level programming

• Experience managing or leading development teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing CNO capabilities

• Experience in software analysis or reverse engineering

• Experience in low-level internals in one or more platforms (e.g., Windows, Unix, mobile, or network devices)

• Experience with unit testing and test automation

• Understanding of assembly programming concepts

• Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Crucible

Clearance Requirements:

• Active/current TS/SCI with ability to obtain a polygraph

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

The projected compensation range for this position is $112,400.00-$186,500.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills a