Senior Android & TAK Engineer — Lead Secure UAS Apps

Roboticsconnected; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Equity grants for new hires

Unlimited PTO

Holiday calendar (July & December)

Job summary

Firestorm seeks an Android Applications Engineer, Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) to design and develop ATAK plugins, features, and integrations in Java. You will lead a small team, own the product over time, and work with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver TAK-based solutions for defense and tactical operations.

The role emphasizes securing data, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with government and industry stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with a focus on Java.
• 5+ years of experience developing for Android, including Android Studio IDE and Gradle.
• Ability to integrate C++ code into Android apps using NDK/JNI.
• Experience with secure development practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement ATAK plugins, features, and integrations in Java.
• Lead the full development lifecycle of ATAK-based applications.
• Plan release goals, timelines, and cycles with management.
• Assist with sprint planning for junior developers and review code.
• Create build/docs and align with TAK community standards.

Skills

Java

Android

Android Studio

Gradle

Jetpack libraries

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Android SDK

Android NDK/JNI

Job description

Firestorm seeks an Android Applications Engineer, Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) to design and develop ATAK plugins, features, and integrations in Java. You will lead a small team, own the product over time, and work with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver TAK-based solutions for defense and tactical operations.

The role emphasizes securing data, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with government and industry stakeholders.