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Blue Sky Innovators

Provides DoD/IC AI, cybersecurity, systems integration

Expert Computer Network Operations Developer

Full-Time
$120k - $225k/yr
Expert
Bachelor's
Fort Meade, MD, USA
In Person
Software EngineeringSystems Software Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in an IT-related discipline.
  • Proficiency in Python and C/C++ programming.
  • Proficiency with low-level internals in one or more technology areas, such as Windows, Unix, mobile, or network devices.
  • Proficiency with networking (TCP/IP) and socket-level programming.
  • At least 12 years of relevant software development experience.
  • An active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph.
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position for more than 50% of the time.
  • Ability to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel.
  • Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, development, documentation, testing, debugging, and maintenance of hardware- or software-based CNO capabilities.
  • Ensure effective communication, coordination, and transparency with leadership and customers.
  • Ensure software standards meet network and security requirements.
  • Supervise and mentor subordinate project and IIC staff.
Desired Qualifications
  • CNO capability development experience.
  • Software analysis or reverse engineering experience.
  • Understanding of assembly programming concepts.
  • Unit testing experience.
  • Experience using Atlassian products, including JIRA, Confluence, and Crucible.
  • Relevant industry-standard certifications, such as Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP) or C++ Certified Professional Programmer Certification (CPP).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipeline or DevSecOps development.

About the company

Blue Sky Innovators provides advanced technology and operational support to DoD and Intelligence Community clients, offering AI/ML data analysis, cybersecurity, and systems integration, along with internal R&D to turn new technologies into usable capabilities. It delivers professional services, SETA and acquisition support, and program control to solve complex defense challenges and advance operational capabilities. The company differentiates itself with a defense-led leadership team, a workforce rich in military veterans and TS/SCI clearance, and significant in-house R&D that supports DARPA, the Navy, and other defense programs. Its goal is to deliver practical, field-ready technologies and specialized support that help DoD and IC programs succeed by turning research into deployed solutions.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

N/A

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What believers are saying

  • LinkedIn shows 51-200 employees in 2026, signaling ongoing demand and scaling.
  • Blue Sky Innovators won the 2026 AI Summit Best Technology award for SkyEye.
  • A March 2026 Air Force delivery order added $4.5 million through March 2027.

What critics are saying

  • Blue Sky Innovators depends on DoD and Space Force contract timing, not recurring software revenue.
  • BSI’s $74,996.41 SpaceWERX award is tiny versus sustainment needs and hiring costs.
  • A failed Phase II for SKYWAVE would leave IRAD sunk and differentiation weakened.

What makes Blue Sky Innovators unique

  • Blue Sky Innovators won SpaceWERX SBIR Phase I for SKYWAVE in July 2026.
  • SKYWAVE combines proprietary RFML with RF fingerprinting for space-domain awareness.
  • BSI landed MDA SHIELD IDIQ access in December 2025, spanning 10 years.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Remote Work Options
  • Paid Vacation
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Telephone/Internet stipend
  • Phone/Internet Stipend
  • Home Office Stipend
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Professional Development Budget