Tactical Android C2 & ATAK Plugin Lead

Forterra; Clarksburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium healthcare benefits

Generous PTO and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Forterra is seeking an Android Development Lead to advance tactical C2 capabilities for its fleet of autonomous ground vehicles. You will design and implement ATAK plugins, connect Forterra’s autonomy to the tactical edge, and contribute to the architecture and APIs across Java/Kotlin and native components.

You will collaborate with UI/UX, autonomy, networking, and vehicle software teams to deliver secure, high‑performing, degraded‑network communications.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Java/Android plugin development.
• Experience with SQL databases and Android Jetpack libraries.
• Strong C/C++ knowledge for embedded or mobile contexts.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, implementation, and maintenance of Forterra’s tactical C2 capability through ATAK plugin development in Java/Kotlin for Android.
• Architect and evolve the remote C2 system connecting Forterra platforms to ATAK and partner interfaces across DoD use cases.
• Drive API design and data modeling across systems for reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with autonomy and networking engineers to ensure robust communication under constrained conditions.
• Guide development of intuitive user experiences that support situational awareness and platform control.
• Contribute to code reviews across Java, Kotlin, C++, and C for integration and performance.
• Assist with documentation, field validation, and integration with third‑party platforms and government systems.
• Support engineering excellence through mentorship and rigorous design reviews.

Skills

Java

Android plugin dev

SQL databases

Android Jetpack

JNI

Linux networking

Autonomy leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Equivalent work experience

Tools

TAK Server

CMake

Conan

Git

Job description

Forterra is seeking an Android Development Lead to advance tactical C2 capabilities for its fleet of autonomous ground vehicles. You will design and implement ATAK plugins, connect Forterra’s autonomy to the tactical edge, and contribute to the architecture and APIs across Java/Kotlin and native components.

You will collaborate with UI/UX, autonomy, networking, and vehicle software teams to deliver secure, high‑performing, degraded‑network communications.