ATAK​/Kotlin Developer

Overview

Iron Eagle

X (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology, delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Hybrid ATAK / Kotlin Developer with expertise in ATAK plugins to design, implement, and maintain mission-critical Android applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the development and maintenance of ATAK plugins and adhering to the TAK SDK structure with proficiency in UI conventions, and plugin life cycles to include Map Overlay Manager, Broadcast Receiver and Plugin template.

This position is Hybrid, on-site at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, NC.

Job Duties Include (but not limited to):

• Implement TakUI-based UIsusing 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 designfor operational efficiency under field constraints (low light, glove mode, DDIL conditions).
• Write robust, modular, and testable Kotlin codealigned with ATAK’s plugin packaging requirements and a Dev Sec Ops  pipeline.
• Participate in mission rehearsals and live exercisesto gather feedback and refine plugin functionality.
• ability to collaborate with end-users, testers, and operators
  to iterate on plugin design and usability.

Required

Skills & Experience:

• Proficient in Kotlinand Java(for interoperability with legacy ATAK SDK code).
• Demonstrated experience building and debugging ATAK pluginsusing the TAK SDK(v4.6+).
• Experience with TAK Data Packages, Map Items, and Cursor-on-Target (CoT) message handling.
• Knowledge of protobuf serialization
  , JSON handling, and network commswithin ATAK contexts.
• Ability to implement custom overlays and symbology for tactical data visualization.
• Experience integrating with Postgre
  
  SQL, MQTT, or ZeroMQmessaging layers preferred.
• Familiarity with ATAK build processes(Gradle, Maven, or TAK repo builds).
• Experience using Android Studio / Intelli
  
  J, Git, and Dockerfor plugin development and testing.
• Prior work experience with military (SOF) / government ATAK integrations.
• Strong understanding of Dev Sec Ops  workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and secure Android build practices for TAK deployments.
• Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role.

Education &

Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science is preferred

Security Clearance:

• An active Secret clearance is required with ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans