Full-Time
CNO Developer 2
Posted on 6/19/2025
Research Innovations
201-500 employees
National security technology contractor & integrator
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
St. Petersburg, FL, USA
In Person
US Top Secret Clearance Required
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- This position requires an Active US Top Secret security clearance, and the ability to upgrade to TS/SCI Special Access Program access
- Bachelor’s Degree in the field of computer science, information systems, or network engineering, or minimum four (4) years of experience in a commercial, government, or academic setting in the field of computer science, or information systems
- Note: 1 year development experience may be credited for appropriate coursework in Windows or Unix programming, completed as part of an awarded Bachelors or Masters degree
- Significant experience programming in C/C++ and Python
- Minimum one (1) year experience developing in one (1) or more of the following
- Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments
- UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments
- Familiarity with software version control tools (e.g., Git, Subversion, or CVS)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, or Bamboo)
- Experience using software debugging/troubleshooting tools and techniques
- Software Analysis/Reverse Engineering experience
- Basic understanding of assembly programming concepts (e.g., PPC, MIPS, and x86)
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to effectively interact with customers
- Work with an amazing team of engineers to develop novel software solutions
- Designing, developing, and debugging new CNO software capabilities
- Evaluating, upgrading, and re-engineering acquired CNO tools, techniques, and technologies
- Programming for multiple operating systems (Windows, Unix/Linux, mobile, and network devices)
- Network programming
- Software analysis and reverse engineering across architectures
- Creating and maintaining software build environments
- CNO background
- Embedded systems development experience
- Android development experience
- Unix/Linux kernel development experience
- Experience programming in Assembly and/or low level programming languages
- Familiarity with the OSI model, TCP/IP stack, and popular network protocols
- Familiarity with network engineering concepts (e.g., routing, switching, VLANs, ACLs, and NAT)
Research Innovations provides technology solutions for national security by partnering with government agencies and defense organizations to modernize digital capabilities and strengthen security. Its products are tailored security technologies created through collaboration between operational experts and technologists, designed, deployed, and maintained to meet specific operational needs. The company differentiates itself through close government partnerships and a cross-disciplinary, mission-focused approach that speeds up traditional procurement and deployment. Its goal is to improve national security by delivering actionable, implementable security technologies through contract-based programs with government entities.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Alexandria, Virginia
Founded
2009
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DoD Tradewinds Marketplace expansion accelerates PRIISM adoption across military branches.
- $54M Air Force C2 contract provides four-year revenue foundation and credibility.
- JADC2 market growth drives demand for RII's joint command and control solutions.
What critics are saying
- Palantir's Foundry platform dominates CDAO Tradewinds, capturing 40%+ analytics contracts.
- Anduril secures $1B+ DoD contracts with faster AI/ML deployment via Lattice platform.
- FY2026 DoD budget cuts eliminate non-core AI/ML vendor funding; priority shifts to Big Tech.
What makes Research Innovations unique
- PRIISM platform integrates 70-80% of C2 capabilities on day one for coalitions.
- Founded by former operators; designs AI/ML tools for expert-level warfighter performance.
- Achieved DoD CDAO Tradewinds 'Awardable' status, enabling direct government procurement access.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program
Company News
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Research Innovations, Inc. (RII), a provider of critical national security technology solutions, today announced that it has achieved "Awardable" status through the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office's (CDAO) Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace.The Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace is the premier offering of Tradewinds, the Department of Defense's (DoD's) suite of tools and services designed to accelerate the procurement and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML), data, and analytics capabilities.Through achieving this designation, RII's PRIISM Decision Advantage Platform is now accessible to government customers on the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace. PRIISM empowers distributed organizations with faster access to the data and workflow interoperability needed to make decisions at scale in support of joint and coalition campaigning. PRIISM combines data integration, data security, AI-driven analytics, and role-based workflows to enable campaigning across echelons, staff functions, and coalition partners."PRIISM directly supports five of Tradewinds strategic focus areas and we're thrilled to achieve this designation," said Jack Harrington, CEO of RII. "As today's threat landscape grows in complexity, RII remains dedicated to providing warfighters with solutions that empower them to make faster, more accurate mission decisions."RII's video, accessible only by government customers on the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, highlights PRIISM's operational impacts and explains the platform's three mission applications spanning the C2 lifecycle: Accelerated Planning, Joint Targeting Platform, and Information Advantage
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Research Innovations, Inc. is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year. This year, ninety-three percent of the employees at RII said it is a great place to work, surpassing the national average for a U.S. company by 36%.Great Place to Work® stands as the global authority on assessing workplace culture and the employee experience. The Certification process entails using validated employee feedback, gathered with Great Place to Work's rigorous, data-driven For All methodology."We are thrilled to earn the Great Place to Work® certification for the fifth consecutive year," said Brian Drzewiecki, Chief Operating and Financial Officer at RII
PRIISM empowers globally distributed teams with immediate access to the command and control (C2) capabilities required to outmaneuver threatsALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) , a provider of critical national security technology solutions, today launched the PRIISM Decision Advantage Platform to empower globally distributed defense organizations and coalitions with faster access to the data and workflow interoperability needed to make mission-critical decisions and outmaneuver threats at the speed of relevance. PRIISM brings together the foundational command and control capabilities required for any mission across planning, execution, real-time collaboration, and assessment in complex environments, to dramatically streamline workflows and accelerate outcomes with the data-centric security required to jettison cumbersome networks that slow coalitions down."PRIISM is the culmination of decades of experience in helping national security organizations transform the way they execute missions," said Rich Briggs, Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of RII. "The reality is that all defense missions require a core set of decision support tools spanning communications, collaboration, visualization, intelligence, and security. PRIISM delivers proven, accredited access to 70-80 percent of necessary C2 capabilities for any mission on day one, empowering national security teams with the head start they need to maintain information advantage against global adversaries."PRIISM brings geographically dispersed, multinational teams into a secure, centralized environment where they can leverage automated workflows, seamless collaboration across echelons, data-driven planning modules, predictive analytics, and artificial intelligence for optimal situational understanding
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Research Innovations a four-year, $54 million basic contract to develop software and provide other capabilities in support of the Command and Control of the Information Environment program.
With a two-year revenue growth of 104 percent, RII ranks No. 101 on Inc. magazine's listALEXANDRIA, Va., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) has been recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the Mid-Atlantic region. RII is No