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General information

Requisition #
R63874
Locations
USA-MD-Hanover
Posting Date
10/20/2025
Security Clearance Required
TS/SCI
Remote Type
Onsite
Time Type
Full time

Description & Requirements

Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we’ve been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now—unleash your potential with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a highly experienced and mission-focused Expert Software Engineer to join our CNO team in Hanover, MD. As an Expert Software Engineer on our team, you will play a key role in developing advanced CNO capabilities that directly support national security. You’ll work in a collaborative environment focused on solving complex technical challenges in support of our customer’s most critical missions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Design and develop new hardware- or software-based CNO capabilities

  • Manage the design, development, documentation, testing, and debugging of applications software and systems

  • Apply expert knowledge of security concepts and network technologies

  • Communicate project status with leadership and stakeholders

  • Ensure software engineering standards are consistently met

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma and 24+ years of technical work experience, or BS Degree in a technical discipline and 20+ years of technical work experience

  • Experience in Python or C/C++ programming

  • Experience with troubleshooting and debugging complex systems

  • Experience with networking (TCP/IP) and socket-level programming

  • Experience managing or leading development teams

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience developing CNO capabilities

  • Experience in software analysis or reverse engineering

  • Experience in low-level internals in one or more platforms (e.g., Windows, Unix, mobile, or network devices)

  • Experience with unit testing and test automation

  • Understanding of assembly programming concepts

  • Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Crucible

Clearance Requirements:

  • Active/current TS/SCI with ability to obtain a polygraph

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time


The projected compensation range for this position is $138,700.00-$231,400.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories.  In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation.  MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.