Job Description
Job ID: 683216BR
Date posted: May. 19, 2026
Description:The coolest jobs on this planet... or any other... are with Lockheed Martin Space.
At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds' hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters a collaborative work environment that encourages differences and big-picture thinking.
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.
#LMSpaceSoftwareEng
Basic Qualifications:
Experience performing Software Development and writing in software languages such as: C, C++, python, Assembly
Demonstrated experience developing, testing and debugging code at the operating system level (kernel development experience is desired)
Demonstrated in-depth understanding of network protocols and data flows
Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility; US citizenship is required
Desired Skills:
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
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Date posted: May. 19, 2026
Description:The coolest jobs on this planet... or any other... are with Lockheed Martin Space.
At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds' hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters a collaborative work environment that encourages differences and big-picture thinking.
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.
#LMSpaceSoftwareEng
Basic Qualifications:
Experience performing Software Development and writing in software languages such as: C, C++, python, Assembly
Demonstrated experience developing, testing and debugging code at the operating system level (kernel development experience is desired)
Demonstrated in-depth understanding of network protocols and data flows
Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility; US citizenship is required
Desired Skills:
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
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The CNO Software Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in Herndon offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.