Android Developer

Dulles, VA Full-time $160,000 - $210,000 per year Posted October 1, 2026

Talon Defense is seeking an Android Developer to join our team to solve real-time cyber challenges. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working on a mission-focused team that works very closely with end users. In this role, you will design custom software tools and techniques for the Android platform, own the end-to-end design and development of custom software, and mentor and lead junior-level developers to accomplish mission objectives.

• Design custom software tools and techniques for the Android platform
• Be responsible for end-to-end design and development of custom software
• Diagnose and debug issues using both COTS and GOTS tools
• Apply a firm understanding of how networks work
• Develop documentation pertinent to operating and supporting developed software and techniques
• Mentor and lead junior-level developers to accomplish mission objectives

• Experience developing, testing, and debugging Python and C
• Experience with UNIX applications using makefiles or comparable build environments on mission-applicable platforms
• Experience programming CNO tools and techniques
• Network sockets programming and expert packet-level understanding of IP, TCP, and application-level protocols
• Experience reverse engineering native binaries
• Knowledge of Unix kernel internals, including the OS runtime linker/loader, object file formats (e.g., ELF), file system internals (e.g., NTFS, ext2, btrfs), OS-specific mandatory and discretionary access control mechanisms, and process and thread APIs and data structures
• Understanding of security protection mechanisms (ASLR, DEP, NX), how to defeat them, and how to detect a defeat
• Experience working with version control software such as Git and Git Lab
• U.S. government Top Secret security clearance, with a Full Scope Polygraph or the ability to obtain one

• Experience with native-level mobile development
• Experience with vulnerability analysis
• Experience with assembly, preferably ARM
• Understanding of mobile security protection mechanisms, such as SELinux and application sandboxing
• Objective-C, Swift, or C++ programming experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with ever-changing requirements

$160,000 - $210,000 per year

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and federal holidays; life insurance; professional development and certification reimbursement.

Annual performance bonus; employee referral bonuses.

Salary offered will depend on numerous qualifying factors such as clearance, degree and the years and depth of applicable experience.

Candidates must hold a U.S. government Top Secret security clearance and possess a Full Scope Polygraph or be able to obtain one.

Talon Defense, Inc. provides equal opportunities to qualified employees and prospective employees without regard to age, race, color, religion, pregnancy, sex, national origin, veteran status, uniformed status, physical or mental disability, or other protected characteristics.