ATAK/Kotlin Developer

General Dynamics Information Technology

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Transform technology into opportunity as an ATAK/Kotlin Developer at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As an ATAK/Kotlin Developer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USASOC. You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining mission-critical Android applications. ● Implement TakUI-based UIs using the declarative DSL (-Row, -Column, -Button, -Text, etc.) for mission control interfaces and operator workflows. ● Collaborate with AI / autonomy engineers to display mission state data (swarm tracking, flight path, etc.) on the ATAK map overlay. ● Contribute to UI/UX design for operational efficiency under field constraints (low light, glove mode, DDIL conditions). ● Write robust, modular, and testable Kotlin code aligned with ATAK’s plugin packaging requirements and a DevSecOps pipeline. ● Participate in mission rehearsals and live exercises to gather feedback and refine plugin functionality. ● Ability to collaborate with end-users, testers, and operators to iterate on plugin design and usability. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The ATAK/Kotlin Developer must have: ● Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science is preferred ● Experience: 3+ years of related experience ● Proficient in Kotlin and Java (for interoperability with legacy ATAK SDK code). ● Demonstrated experience building and debugging ATAK plugins using the TAK SDK (v4.6+). ● Experience with TAK Data Packages, MapItems, and Cursor-on-Target (CoT) message handling. ● Knowledge of protobuf serialization, JSON handling, and network comms within ATAK contexts. ● Ability to implement custom overlays and symbology for tactical data visualization. ● Experience integrating with PostgreSQL, MQTT, or ZeroMQ messaging layers preferred. ● Familiarity with ATAK build processes (Gradle, Maven, or TAK repo builds). ● Experience using Android Studio / IntelliJ, Git, and Docker for plugin development and testing. ● Prior work experience with military (SOF) / government ATAK integrations. ● Strong understanding of DevSecOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and secure Android build practices for TAK deployments. ● Security clearance level: An active Secret clearance is required with ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance ● US citizenship required GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. ● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities ● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals ● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off ● Flexibility: This position is Hybrid, on-site at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, NC ● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation. The likely salary range for this position is $131,750 - $178,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Hybrid Work Location: USA NC Fort Bragg Additional Work Locations:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science is preferred
3+ years of related experience
Proficient in Kotlin and Java (for interoperability with legacy ATAK SDK code).
Demonstrated experience building and debugging ATAK plugins using the TAK SDK (v4.6+).
Experience with TAK Data Packages, MapItems, and Cursor-on-Target (CoT) message handling.
Knowledge of protobuf serialization, JSON handling, and network comms within ATAK contexts.
Ability to implement custom overlays and symbology for tactical data visualization.
Familiarity with ATAK build processes (Gradle, Maven, or TAK repo builds).
Experience using Android Studio / IntelliJ, Git, and Docker for plugin development and testing.
Prior work experience with military (SOF) / government ATAK integrations.
Strong understanding of DevSecOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and secure Android build practices for TAK deployments.
An active Secret clearance is required with ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance
US citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Experience integrating with PostgreSQL, MQTT, or ZeroMQ messaging layers preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement TakUI-based UIs using the declarative DSL (-Row, -Column, -Button, -Text, etc.) for mission control interfaces and operator workflows.
Collaborate with AI / autonomy engineers to display mission state data (swarm tracking, flight path, etc.) on the ATAK map overlay.
Contribute to UI/UX design for operational efficiency under field constraints (low light, glove mode, DDIL conditions).
Write robust, modular, and testable Kotlin code aligned with ATAK’s plugin packaging requirements and a DevSecOps pipeline.
Participate in mission rehearsals and live exercises to gather feedback and refine plugin functionality.
Ability to collaborate with end-users, testers, and operators to iterate on plugin design and usability.