Mid Level Net Developer Jobs in Hanover, MD (NOW HIRING)

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Job Summary

The primary role of the Software Developer (Mid-Level) is to design and develop low-level software tools and capabilities in support of Computer Network Operations (CNO) missions. This role focuses on building, debugging, and maintaining mission-critical cyber capabilities through hands-on software development and reverse engineering. You'll collaborate closely with engineers and analysts to deliver secure, high-impact solutions that directly support national security operations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design and develop CNO capabilities, tools, and applications

• Contribute independently across the full software development lifecycle, including design, documentation, testing, and debugging

• Troubleshoot and debug complex, low-level software systems

• Apply networking fundamentals including TCP/IP and socket-level programming

• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and mission partners to ensure system performance and security

• Maintain high standards for software quality, testing, and documentation

• Support secure coding practices across development efforts

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of software engineering experience

• OR High School diploma with a minimum of 12 years of relevant technical experience

• Strong proficiency in Python or C/C++

• Hands-on experience with network programming and socket-level development

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and debug complex systems

• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

• Experience developing CNO capabilities or performing software reverse engineering

• Familiarity with assembly-level concepts and low-level system behavior

• Experience working with system internals across platforms such as Windows, Unix, mobile, or network devices

• Understanding of unit testing practices and test automation

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

Salary Range:$190,000 - $210,000

Compensation & Benefits Notice

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity, as well as alignment with market data.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A "U.S. person" according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data,sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required