Android Tactical Assault Kit Engineer
About The Position
As an Android software developer at Booz Allen, you will develop software and systems from vision through production-ready delivery 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 solutions account for the existing architecture and operating environment as well as future functionality and enhancements. This is a hybrid position based in Lorton, Virginia. The role requires a Secret clearance and completion of a required skills assessment with a minimum proficiency threshold. Booz Allen describes itself as an advanced technology company that builds commercial-grade products and solutions for defense, civil, and national security priorities.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience developing native Android applications using Java and Kotlin.
- At least 1 year of experience developing plugins using the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) SDK.
- Experience developing and debugging multi-threaded Android applications.
- Secret clearance.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Complete the required skills assessment and meet the 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.
Responsibilities
- Develop native Android applications using Java and Kotlin.
- Develop plugins using the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) SDK.
- Develop and debug multi-threaded Android applications.
- Identify needed system improvements and account for current architecture, operating environments, and future enhancements when developing solutions.
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. Full-time and part-time employees regularly working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for Booz Allen benefit programs; employees below that threshold are eligible for select offerings, excluding health benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
