ATAK / Kotlin Developer
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 preferredExperience : 3+ years of related experienceProficient 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 clearanceUS citizenship requiredGDIT 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 opportunitiesSupport : An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goalsRewards : Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time offFlexibility : This position is Hybrid, on-site at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, NCCommunity : Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplaceOWN 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.
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