Cleared Principal CNO Engineer
About the role
Join Bestgate Engineering, where innovation and mission-critical solutions intersect to drive national security forward. At Bestgate, we deliver technical excellence, foster collaboration, and empower our teams to support some of the most critical projects in the industry.
Responsibilities
- Candidate will have strong C programming skills to design and implement new features and maintain existing systems.
- Performing embedded engineering and reverse engineering on a variety of architectures to understand and modify software components.
- Collaborating with a high-performing team to troubleshoot and resolve issues in real-time environments.
- Conducting research and development to enhance current capabilities and explore innovative solutions.
- Applying in-depth knowledge of network protocols to develop efficient, scalable, and secure solutions.
Requirements
- 8 + years of experience as a Software Engineer using development technologies such as C/C++, and Python.
- 3+ years of experience with CNO development technologies and tools such as C/C++, Python, Ghidra, or Wireshark.
- Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
- 4 years of software engineering experience with a master’s degree in computer science or a related STEM field.
- Demonstrated experience in reverse engineering across diverse architectures.
- Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph.
Qualifications
- In-depth understanding of network protocols and their implementation.
- Experience working in a Real-Time Operating System environment.
Skills
- Strong C programming skills.
- Reverse engineering skills across diverse architectures.
- Knowledge of network protocols.
- Experience with CNO development technologies and tools.
- Experience in a Real-Time Operating System environment.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Starting at 26 days with options to adjust for personal needs.
- 401(k) Plan: 7% gift, fully vested from day one!
- Health Benefits: Free medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
- Training Benefits: Up to $5,000 in training for certifications, conferences, and continued learning.
- Annual Bonuses: Recognizing your hard work.
- Morale-Building Activities: 8 hours annually for team-building activities.
Pay
$185,000 - $240,000
Schedule
N/A
Benefits
- Flexible Work Arrangements.
- Internal Mobility Programs.
- Career Pathing.
- Engaged Leadership.
- A Robust External Referral Program.
Why Bestgate?
Bestgate Engineering isn’t just any tech company—we’re on the front lines, delivering cutting-edge solutions that support mission-critical work for government customers and the military. Whether it’s cloud-native technologies, software modernization, embedded engineering, high-performance computing, or data science, we’re making an impact where it matters most.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bestgate is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.