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Requisition #
R62710
Locations
USA-MD-Annapolis Junction
Posting Date
08/23/2025
Security Clearance Required
TS/SCI
Remote Type
Onsite
Time Type
Full time

Description & Requirements

Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Capability Developer to join our team in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

We're looking for a Senior Capability Developer to join our elite team. In this role, you'll apply your deep technical expertise to analyze, reverse-engineer, and develop mission-critical capabilities that directly support national security objectives. You will be a key player in a fast-paced environment, tackling unique challenges at the intersection of hardware, software, and embedded systems.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Develop custom software tools and applications using Python, C, and Assembly, focusing on embedded and resource-constrained systems.
  • Conduct rigorous code reviews to ensure the quality, security, and performance of developed software.
  • Reverse engineer complex hardware and software systems to understand their inner workings and identify potential vulnerabilities.
  • Perform in-depth vulnerability research to discover and analyze weaknesses in a variety of targets.
  • Collaborate with a team of skilled engineers to design and implement innovative solutions to challenging technical problems.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience; or, a high school diploma with 16 years of experience; or, an Associate's degree with 14 years of experience. A Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience, and a PhD may substitute for 4 years of experience.
  • Must have 7 years of position-relevant work experience
  • Proficiency in programming and application development.
  • Strong scripting skills, particularly in Python, C, and Assembly.
  • Deep expertise in managing, configuring, and troubleshooting Linux.
  • Experience in embedded systems.
  • Experience in reverse engineering and vulnerability research of hardware and software.
  • Experience in code review.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in CNO (Computer Network Operations) Development.
  • Experience in virtualization.
  • Knowledge of IoT (Internet of Things) devices.
  • Experience with Linux Kernel development and sockets.
  • Knowledge of integrating security tools into the CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery) pipeline.
  • Networking skills.

Clearance Requirements:

  • Top Secret/SCI

Physical Requirements:

  • The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations


The projected compensation range for this position is $162,600.00-$289,500.00. 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.