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Senior Battery Engineer

Palo Alto, CA ยท On-site

$211K - $224K/yr

Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics ... As an Senior Battery Engineer , you will join our nimble design team, which is tasked with building ...

Sr. Systems Engineer, Prime Air

Seattle, WA ยท On-site

$118K - $162K/yr

Partnering with the drone system development and various engineering disciplines, you will oversee ... senior leadership and operational partners BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in a STEM ...

Sr. Product Manager, Sensors

Sterling, VA ยท On-site

$125K - $165K/yr

Through AI-powered technology, we deliver continuous, autonomous drone detection, tracking, and ... This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with hardware engineering, RF and electrical ...

Senior VDC Engineer - Slayden

Central Point, OR ยท On-site

$106K - $139K/yr

Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior VDC Engineer to support digital ... Leverage drone mapping workflows and datasets to further inform decision making, estimating, and ...

Senior VDC Engineer - Slayden

Central Point, OR ยท Hybrid

$106K - $139K/yr

Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior VDC Engineer to support digital ... Leverage drone mapping workflows and datasets to further inform decision making, estimating, and ...

Senior Software Developer

Aberdeen, MD ยท On-site

$58.50 - $77.50/hr

Parsons is seeking a Senior Software Developer to support our cutting-edge Drone Armor counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. The Senior Developer will design and implement logical ...

Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics ... As an Senior Hardware Validation Engineer , you will join our nimble design team, which is tasked ...

Senior VDC Engineer - Slayden

Central Point, OR ยท Hybrid

$106K - $139K/yr

Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior VDC Engineer to support digital ... Leverage drone mapping workflows and datasets to further inform decision making, estimating, and ...

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How much do senior drone developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior drone developer in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Drone Developer vs Drone Software Engineer?

AspectSenior Drone DeveloperDrone Software Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Computer Science, Engineering; experience in drone techSimilar credentials, often with specialized software development skills
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, tech companies, drone manufacturing firmsTech firms, startups, aerospace companies
Industry UsageDesigning, developing, and testing drone systemsDeveloping drone software applications and algorithms
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding senior roles in drone software developmentEntry to mid-level drone software development roles

The main difference between a Senior Drone Developer and a Drone Software Engineer lies in experience level and scope. Senior Drone Developers typically lead projects, oversee design, and have extensive industry experience, while Drone Software Engineers focus on coding and software implementation. Both roles require similar credentials and work in related environments, but Senior Drone Developers hold more responsibility and strategic oversight.

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Senior Reverse Engineer / CNO Developer

Senior Reverse Engineer / CNO Developer

GliaCell Technologies

Laurel, MD โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

***An active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED. Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance.***
Are you a Senior Reverse Engineer / CNOย Developerย who is ready for aย new challengeย that willย launch your careerย to the next level?

  • Tired of being treated like a company drone?
  • Tired of promised adventures during the hiring phase, then dropped off on a remote contract and never seen or heard from the mothership again?
  • Our engineers were certainly tired of the same.ย ย 

At GliaCell our slogan is โ€œWe make It happenโ€.

  • We will immerse you in the latest technologies.
  • We will develop and support your ownย personalized training program to continue your individual growth.ย 
  • We will provide you withย work that mattersย with our mission focused customers, and surround you withย a family of brilliant engineers.ย 

Culture isnโ€™t something you need to talk aboutโ€ฆif it just exists.ย 

If thisย sounds interesting to you, then weโ€™d like toย have a discussion regarding your next adventure!ย If you want to be a drone, this isnโ€™t the place for you.

We Make It Happen!

GliaCell Technologies focuses on Software & System Engineering in Enterprise and Cyber Security solution spaces. We excel at delivering stable and reliable software solutions using Agile Software Development principles. These provide us the capability to deliver a quick turn-around using interactive applications and the integration of industry standard software stacks.

GliaCellโ€™s Enterprise capabilities include Full-Stack Application Development, Big Data, Cloud Technologies, Analytics, Machine Learning, AI, and DevOps Containerization. We also provide customer solutions in the areas of CND, CNE, and CNO by providing our customers with assessments and solutions in Threat Mitigation, Vulnerability Exposure, Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Preventing Advanced Persistent Threat.

We Offer:

  • Long term job security
  • Competitive salaries & bonus opportunities
  • Challenging work you are passionate about
  • Ability to work with some amazingly talented people

Job Description:

GliaCell is seeking a Senior Reverse Engineer / CNO Developerย on one of our subcontracts. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to support a U.S. Government customer. The mission is to provide technical expertise that assists in sustaining critical mission-related software and systems to a large government contract.

  • You will act as a reverse engineer/general-purpose CNO software engineer for up-and-coming projects where you will design, develop, prototype, modify, and integrate solutions to provide mission-centric results.
  • You will work closely with analysts, operators, data scientists and other software engineers to provide mission tactical support.
  • This includes quick reaction operational support and the support of longer development lifecycles.
  • You will coordinate with analyst, operators, and other software engineers to develop requirements, and scope development lifecycle.ย 

Responsibilities:ย 

  • Augment existing toolsets.
  • Derive, document, and analyze requirements.ย 
  • Build prototypes to demonstrate understanding of mission requirements.
  • Produce end-to-end toolsets that can operate within mission constraints.
  • Provide technical consulting support across various software products and technologies advising customers on operational directionย 
  • Take part in peer code reviews to reduce defects

Key Requirements:

To be considered for this position you must have the following:

  • Possess an active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.ย 
  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Professional/Education experience: 12ย years & Bachelors of Science Degree, or 4 additional years in place of a BS Degree.ย 
  • Works well independently as well as on a team.ย 
  • Strong communication skills.ย 

Required Skills:

  • Reverse engineering experience. ย 
  • Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams including analysts, operators, and external development shops to deliver holistic software solutions
  • Produce and modify software systems in C/C++/Python.
  • Provide support for fielded software systems.
  • Familiarity with Git and Subversion.
  • Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence, Bamboo).

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with any of the following: Java, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, C#, Rust.
  • Experience with developing CNO specific software in Linux/Windows/Embedded applications.
  • Experience with Vulnerability Research and Exploit development.
  • Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
  • Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations.

Location: Laurel, MD (onsite full time)

Salary Range:ย The salary range for this full-time position is $200,000 to $280,000. Our salary ranges are determined by position, level, skills, professional experience, relevant education and certifications. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for this position across our projects. Within the range, your salary is determined by your individual benefits package selection. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred position during the hiring process. SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE.

Benefits:

  • CareFirst Medical Coverage for Employee and Dependentsย 
  • Guardian Dental andย Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependentsย 
  • Up to 25 Daysย of Paid Time Off
  • Up to 40 hours of PTO Carryover
  • 11 Federal Government Holidays
  • Work From Home Opportunities
  • 401K Company Contribution, Fully Vested Day 1
  • Discretionary, Certification, and Sign-On Bonus Potentialย 
  • Employee Referral Bonus Programย 
  • Annual Professional Developmentย 
  • 100% Premium Covered for Life & Disability Insurances
  • Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage Availableย 
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Travel Protection Program
  • Financial Planning Assistanceย 
  • Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
  • Monthly Team and Family Events
  • Technology Budget
  • Global Entry
  • Annual Swag Budget

Learn more about GliaCell Technologies:ย https://gliacelltechnologies.applytojob.com/apply/

To apply for this position, respond to this job posting and attach an updated resume for us to review.ย 

GliaCell Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.ย All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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