ATAK Developer - Clearance Required Remote​/Telecommute

ATAK Plugin Developer

LMI is seeking a skilled ATAK Plugin Developer to support the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical plugins for the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK). This role focuses on designing cutting-edge ATAK plugins and systems capable of operating at the tactical edge while enabling seamless integration with broader military systems, creating solutions to support military operations, situational awareness, and real-time decision-making.

This position offers the opportunity to innovate at the intersection of software development, edge computing, and tactical applications. Candidates must be self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable working in fast-paced, mission-oriented environments with a focus on operating in contested and resource-constrained environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver custom ATAK plugins that enhance field-deployable tactical applications in disconnected, contested, or low-bandwidth environments
• Leverage advanced techniques to enable Edge MLOps workflows and support distributed, on-device machine learning (ML) for real-time decision support and situational awareness
• Work with geospatial data, real-time location services, and operational overlays to improve mapping and data visualization capabilities within ATAK
• Support and extend functionality for TAK Server integration and ensure seamless data exchange between mobile applications and central server components
• Optimize software to ensure efficient performance on low-resource devices in harsh or contested environments
• Implement and maintain robust and secure API-based integrations (REST, Web Socket, gRPC, or similar) to support real-time collaboration and data sharing
• Troubleshoot complex integration challenges, including data synchronization in environments with intermittent or limited connectivity
• Ensure plugins align with military cybersecurity and STIG compliance requirements, providing DoD-compliant solutions
• Document technical designs, workflows, and processes to ensure replicable, high-quality development and deployment efforts
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including software engineers, data scientists, and military stakeholders, to define and refine requirements

Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of software development experience, including mobile applications, plugin development, or backend systems
• 2+ years of experience developing for Android platforms (using Kotlin and/or Java)
• Familiarity with edge computing concepts, including resource optimization on low-powered devices and intermittent or contested network environments
• Proficiency in API integration and building highly-performant, secure software architectures
• Understanding of military systems, particularly related to aTAK/Tactical Assault Kits
• Knowledge of system security, particularly DoD cybersecurity guidelines and frameworks (e.g., STIGs, RMF compliance)
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills for distributed systems and mobile apps
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams
• Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain one)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing machine learning models for edge devices (e.g., Tensor Flow Lite, ONNX Runtime, or PyTorch Mobile)
• Familiarity with Distributed Deep Learning (DDL) techniques and frameworks optimized for edge networks or contested environments
• Understanding of MLOps pipelines for deploying, monitoring, and retraining models at scale on decentralized systems
• Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity standards and best practices, particularly surrounding STIG requirements and RMF processes
• Experience hardening applications and infrastructure for deployment in classified environments or contested tactical settings
• Familiarity with accompanying web applications (e.g., mission command dashboards or admin portals) to visualize and manage analytics, location, or operational data
• Skills in modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue) and backend/API development in frameworks like Flask, Django, or FastAPI
• Experience with geospatial software and tools, including GIS standards and libraries such as GDAL, Geo Server, or Mapbox
• Familiarity with TAK Server configurations, architectures, and plugins
• Background working in defense/DoD environments or direct experience supporting military operations
• Knowledge of tactical data link protocols (e.g., Link 16) and secure communication standards
• Strong scripting abilities in Python, Bash, or similar languages
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders or military leadership
• Experience with Dev Ops practices such as CI/CD automation, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Target salary range: $110, Disclaimer:
The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation.…