Android Tactical Assault Kit Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton • Lorton, VA

10d • $86,800 - $198,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking an experienced Android software developer to develop software and systems from concept through production in an agile environment. The role focuses on creating and improving Android applications and systems that address client challenges, while accounting for the current architecture and operating environment as well as future functionality and enhancements.

The position is hybrid and based in Lorton, Virginia. Applicants must hold a Secret clearance and complete a required skills assessment. The projected annualized compensation range is $86,800 to $198,000. Booz Allen offers benefits and programs supporting health, financial and retirement well-being, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life needs, and dependent care. Eligible employees may also participate in a recognition awards program.

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 multithreaded Android applications.
• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
• Completion of the required skills assessment and meeting its minimum proficiency threshold.

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 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 Android software and systems from vision through production-ready delivery.
• Develop native Android applications and Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) plugins.
• Develop and debug multithreaded Android applications.
• Identify needed system improvements and apply architectural approaches, tools, and technologies to address client challenges.
• Ensure team solutions account for current architecture and operating environments, as well as future functionality and enhancements.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior