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Lockheed Martin · 15 hours ago

CNO Software Engineer - Early Career

Lockheed Martin is a leading technology innovation company that focuses on solving the world's most complex challenges. They are seeking a full-time Early Career Cyber Network Operations Software Engineer to develop specialized cyber tools and techniques for mission-critical programs, emphasizing offensive cyber solutions for national security.

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Responsibilities

As a CNO Developer, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of mission-critical programs developing specialized cyber tools, techniques and integrated effects
The work our team performs requires a much higher level of engagement and ingenuity than your average Cyber Security role
We are composing creative offensive cyber solutions to real-world problems, all in the name of national security
From Day One, you will be launched into a realm of thrilling new challenges where you’ll be able to leverage your knowledge of OS security features, reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, networking, firmware, kernel-level development, OS platform internals, etc

Qualification

C/C++PythonAssemblyOperating System DevelopmentNetwork ProtocolsVulnerability AnalysisReverse EngineeringMemory ManagementThreadingSoftware Configuration ManagementUnit Testing

Required

Bachelor's degree majoring Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
Experience performing Software Development and writing in software languages such as: C, C++, Python, Assembly
Experience/knowledge developing, testing and debugging code (operating system kernel development experience is desired)
Experience/knowledge of network protocols and data flows or similar concepts
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance

Preferred

Demonstrated experience with memory management and threading
Demonstrated in-depth experience in tool development and kernel architecture in operating systems such as: Windows, Linux, MacOS, iOS and Android
Software development experience including design, implementation, testing, analysis and debugging supporting CNO/CNE
Experience in vulnerability research and applying various analysis techniques
Experience in reverse engineering in various architectures (i.e. x86, ARM)
Demonstrated in-depth understanding of low level operating systems development and API(s)
Experience with writing effective OS level code and extensions (such as device drivers for networking, storage, audio, video, etc.)
Demonstrated experience performing Software Configuration Management
Demonstrated experience writing unit test when developing new software and fixing bugs

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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