Android-Savvy CNO Developer

Parsons is seeking an Android-Savvy CNO Developer to support a critical national security mission through hands-on native Android and embedded software work. This role is based on-site in Annapolis Junction, MD, where you will collaborate closely with a small expert team while integrating Bluetooth capabilities and applying CNO skills.

The position supports direct mission outcomes by developing, analyzing, and enhancing software features that contribute to protecting critical systems.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and analyze native Android applications in support of a critical customer mission
• Design, develop, and implement embedded software capabilities in C
• Integrate and enhance functionality using Bluetooth and related technologies
• Apply CNO skills and creativity to discover and implement novel solutions
• Work on-site at a customer facility as part of a small expert team
• Collaborate with senior subject matter experts and use their mentorship to build capability
• Contribute to efforts that directly enhance national security and protect critical systems

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, focused on C development (or 3 years with a Master’s degree)
• Demonstrated experience with native Android development and/or analysis
• Experience with embedded development
• Experience working with Bluetooth technologies

Technologies

• Android
• C
• Bluetooth
• IDA Pro
• Ghidra

Desired Skills

• Experience with vulnerability research (for example, exploit development, fuzzing, or security analysis of embedded systems)
• Familiarity with common RE tools and environments (for example, IDA Pro, Ghidra, binary analysis platforms)
• Experience in CNO or related cybersecurity operations

Security Clearance Requirement

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.

Salary

USD 125,100 - 225,200 per year

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays

Competitive Benefit Offerings

• Financial Wellness: competitive pay and retirement plans
• Work Life Harmony: paid time off and paid flexible holidays
• Career Development: comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs
• Veteran Support: robust leave and benefits, including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life
• Mind & Body: wellness program, including weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays
• Health: Employee Assistance Program and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, with choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks