Software Engineer - Ground Systems Command and Control

Key Responsibilities

• Write software in Java/Kotlin and the Android development ecosystem (Android Studio, ADB, Gradle).
• Ground Control Station Software: Contribute to the development of GCS interfaces for managing ground systems, including system health monitoring, mission configuration, and status visualization.
• Operator Workflow Design: Collaborate with end users to design UI/UX flows that reflect how operators actually work — minimizing cognitive load, surfacing the right information at the right time, and degrading gracefully when comms or sensors are degraded.
• Field Testing & Iteration: Deploy with the system to exercises and demonstrations, collect operator feedback firsthand, and rapidly iterate on the software based on real-world use.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Android Development: Proficiency in Java/Kotlin and the Android development ecosystem (Android Studio, ADB, Gradle).
• Networking & Protocols: Working knowledge of TCP/UDP networking, serial communication, and XML-based messaging protocols.
• Systems Thinking: Ability to reason about the full stack from sensor to screen — understanding how latency, data fidelity, and display choices affect operator decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military Service: Veterans with experience operating C2, ISR, fires, or air defense systems are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Firsthand experience using ATAK, FBCB2, AFATDS, or similar tactical SA tools in an operational setting is highly valued.
• ATAK SDK Experience: Prior experience developing ATAK plugins or working with the TAK ecosystem (TAK Server, CoT, MIL-STD-2525 symbology).
• Defense Ecosystem Familiarity: Understanding of military procurement, interoperability standards.
• UI/UX Sensibility: Experience designing interfaces for high-stress, time-critical decision-making — whether in defense, emergency response, or similar operational contexts.

Pay

Compensation Range: $100K - $200K