Join QinetiQ US: Innovators in Defense and Security Technology

Company Overview

At QinetiQ US, we are a global team of top-tier professionals dedicated to advancing next-generation technology in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems across 50+ locations worldwide. Our groundbreaking work significantly contributes to innovative research areas including sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

Our dedicated team of defense, aerospace, and security experts collaborates to safeguard the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and global allies. As a part of QinetiQ US, you play a vital role in enhancing world safety and security, partnering with our customers to save lives, mitigate societal risks, and sustain global infrastructure.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

Are you ready to tackle complex challenges with courage? At QinetiQ US, innovative teams merge diverse perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to solve intricate problems. Our inclusive environment welcomes authenticity, values respect, and helps you realize your potential. Enjoy workplace flexibility, health and well-being support for you and your family, and purposeful work opportunities. Your success matters in both your professional and personal life.

Position Overview: Computer Network Exploitation (CNE) Software Developer

QinetiQ US is seeking a skilled CNE Software Developer to join our expanding team providing comprehensive network exploitation capabilities. You will address hard target problems for our customers using both major electronics systems and custom, hard-to-find platforms.

Key Responsibilities

The CNE Software Developer will engage in tasks ranging from initial vulnerability research, reverse engineering, debugging/emulation, to exploit weaponization, delivering top-tier performance and results for our customers.

Required Qualifications

• Proficient experience with Python development
• Understanding of CNO/CNE concepts and applications
• Experience with modern development techniques, source control methodologies, automated testing, or release cycles
• Familiarity with operating systems internals (Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, or Linux)
• Proficiency in secure communications techniques (cryptography, secure protocols)
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Ability to autonomously learn and work with new technologies
• Active Secret Clearance required #qinetiqclearedjob

Preferred Qualifications

• Design and implementation experience with parsing structured binary data
• Knowledge of forensics and anti-forensics of software applications
• Client/server applications design and implementation experience
• Experience with software requirements development
• Professional experience in a development team
• Experience with lab and field deployment testing
• Kernel driver development for common operating systems (Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, or Linux)
• Familiarity with boot loaders and firmware images
• Top Secret clearance (preferred)

Company EEO Statement

At QinetiQ US, we offer reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the employment process. Please email us at or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4, providing your request details and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.