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Job Title:
Baseband-Savvy CNO Developer
Clearance Requirement:
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TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FS) - Required to Start
Location:
Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary:
$225,000 per year
LCAT Requirements:
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A minimum of 10 years of software development experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
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A minimum of 8 years of experience with a Master's degree, or 6 years of experience with a Doctorate
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At least 3 years of cybersecurity/CNO-specific development experience
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All experience must be in software development or an extremely related discipline
Position Description:
SAS is seeking a talented and motivated Baseband CNO Developer to join a highly skilled Research & Engineering (R&E) team. You will play a key role in developing both new and existing capabilities with a focus on baseband systems and mobile platforms. This position is ideal for a hands-on, low-level developer who thrives in reverse engineering and cyber capability development.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop advanced CNO capabilities targeting mobile devices, with a specific focus on native Android platforms
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Conduct reverse engineering across a variety of architectures
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Contribute to the full lifecycle of capability development-from research and design to implementation and integration
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams in high-impact, mission-driven environments
Required Qualifications:
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Strong C programming proficiency
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Hands-on experience with mobile device development or analysis, particularly on native Android platforms
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Proven experience in reverse engineering across multiple architectures
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Minimum 3 years of CNO-specific or cybersecurity-related development
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
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Active TS/SCI with FS Polygraph
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience in vulnerability research
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Background in wireless communications or baseband protocol stacks
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Familiarity with exploit development or kernel-level programming
Why Join Us?
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Work on cutting-edge CNO projects that directly support national security
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Collaborate with elite engineers in a mission-critical environment
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Receive top-tier compensation and clearance-level access to impactful work
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Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and technical excellence