CNO Development Intern/Co-op
Civil Engineering Co-Op - Fall 2026 · Maryland · Salary Range: $22.93 - $40.14
- Paid
- Internship Program
About the role
Job Description: Parsons is seeking a CNO Developer who wants to learn, apply, and grow their skills on mission-critical work. If you are passionate about CNO, including mobile (native Android, iOS internals) development, embedded systems, and Bluetooth—and you want to work with and learn from leading subject matter experts—this role offers a strong next step in your career. You will join a high-impact team supporting a critical national security mission.
In this role, you will perform embedded software development to build capabilities our customer urgently needs. You’ll collaborate closely with experienced CNO experts, gaining mentorship while contributing directly to the mission. What You'll Be Doing: - Develop and analyze CNO tools 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 - Collaborate with senior subject matter experts and leverage their mentorship to expand your skills - Contribute to efforts that directly enhance national security and protect critical systems - What Skills You'll Bring: - C development and some mobile development - Candidate must be enrolled in an accredited school pursuing a degree in Computer Science or other related field - What Desired Skills You'll Bring: - Experience with vulnerability research (e.g., exploit development, fuzzing, or security analysis of embedded systems) - Familiarity with common RE tools and environments (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, binary analysis platforms) - Experience in CNO or related cybersecurity operations