Android Tactical Assault Kit Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton • Lorton, VA

5d • $86,800 - $198,000

About The Position

As an Android software developer at Booz Allen, you will develop software and systems from initial vision through production readiness in a fast, agile environment. The role involves more than coding: you will master new tools and techniques, identify system improvements, and help clients address difficult challenges using current architectural approaches, tools, and technologies. You will ensure the team’s solutions account for the existing architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience developing native Android applications using Java and Kotlin.
• Experience developing and debugging multithreaded Android applications.
• Secret clearance.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Complete the required skills assessment and meet its minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Android SDKs and native development using JNI or C++.
• Experience with wireless communications, including USB serial, TCP, UDP, and RF-based systems.
• Experience with the broader Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) ecosystem, including WinTAK, TAK Server, and TAK X.
• Experience with on-device database management using SQLite.
• Experience with unmanned vehicle communication protocols such as MAVLink or ArduPilot.
• Experience with Android application architecture, including MVVM, Kotlin Coroutines, and Flow.
• Knowledge of developing plugins using the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) SDK.

Responsibilities

• Develop native Android applications and software systems from concept through production readiness.
• Develop and debug multithreaded Android applications.
• Identify needed system improvements and apply appropriate architectural approaches, tools, and technologies.
• Ensure solutions account for the current architecture and operating environment, and support future functionality and enhancements.
• Complete the required skills assessment as part of Booz Allen’s hiring process.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED