Expert CNO Software Engineer

  • ManTech
  • Hanover, Maryland
  • Full Time

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. Youll work in a collaborative environment focused on solving complex technical challenges in support of our customers 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

Job ID: 497202827
Originally Posted on: 10/17/2025

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