Android Developer

Talon Defense, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

Talon Defense, Inc. is seeking an Android Developer to join our team to solve real-time cyber challenges. You will design custom software tools for Android, own end-to-end design, and mentor junior developers to achieve mission objectives.

Responsibilities include end-to-end software development, debugging, and producing documentation while collaborating with end users. A TS clearance is required; the company offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience developing, testing, and debugging Python and C.
• UNIX applications using makefiles or equivalent build envs on mission platforms.
• Experience programming CNO tools and techniques.
• Network sockets programming; IP/TCP knowledge.
• Reverse engineering native binaries.
• Understanding of Unix kernel internals and OS protections.
• Experience with Git and GitLab.

Responsibilities

• Design Android platform software tools and techniques.
• Own end-to-end design and development of custom software.
• Diagnose and debug issues using COTS and GOTS tools.
• Apply understanding of networks in development.
• Develop documentation for operating and supporting software.

Skills

Python

C

UNIX

Network sockets

Reverse engineering

Security concepts

Git

GitLab

Tools

Makefiles

GCC/Toolchain

Job description

Dulles, VA Full-time $160,000 - $210,000 per year Posted October 1, 2026

Overview

Talon Defense is seeking an Android Developer to join our team to solve real-time cyber challenges. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working on a mission-focused team that works very closely with end users. In this role, you will design custom software tools and techniques for the Android platform, own the end-to-end design and development of custom software, and mentor and lead junior-level developers to accomplish mission objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design custom software tools and techniques for the Android platform
• Be responsible for end-to-end design and development of custom software
• Diagnose and debug issues using both COTS and GOTS tools
• Apply a firm understanding of how networks work
• Develop documentation pertinent to operating and supporting developed software and techniques
• Mentor and lead junior-level developers to accomplish mission objectives

Required Qualifications

• Experience developing, testing, and debugging Python and C
• Experience with UNIX applications using makefiles or comparable build environments on mission-applicable platforms
• Experience programming CNO tools and techniques
• Network sockets programming and expert packet-level understanding of IP, TCP, and application-level protocols
• Experience reverse engineering native binaries
• Knowledge of Unix kernel internals, including the OS runtime linker/loader, object file formats (e.g., ELF), file system internals (e.g., NTFS, ext2, btrfs), OS-specific mandatory and discretionary access control mechanisms, and process and thread APIs and data structures
• Understanding of security protection mechanisms (ASLR, DEP, NX), how to defeat them, and how to detect a defeat
• Experience working with version control software such as Git and GitLab
• U.S. government Top Secret security clearance, with a Full Scope Polygraph or the ability to obtain one

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with native-level mobile development
• Experience with vulnerability analysis
• Experience with assembly, preferably ARM
• Understanding of mobile security protection mechanisms, such as SELinux and application sandboxing
• Objective-C, Swift, or C++ programming experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with ever-changing requirements

Compensation

$160,000 - $210,000 per year

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and federal holidays; life insurance; professional development and certification reimbursement.

Annual performance bonus; employee referral bonuses.

Salary offered will depend on numerous qualifying factors such as clearance, degree and the years and depth of applicable experience.

Security Clearance

Candidates must hold a U.S. government Top Secret security clearance and possess a Full Scope Polygraph or be able to obtain one.

Talon Defense, Inc. provides equal opportunities to qualified employees and prospective employees without regard to age, race, color, religion, pregnancy, sex, national origin, veteran status, uniformed status, physical or mental disability, or other protected characteristics.