Senior Software Engineer – Atak Plugins

Job Detail

Experience Level Sr Level
Degree Type Bachelor of Science (BS)
Employment Full Time
Working Type Remote
Job Reference 0000016717
Salary Type Annually
Industry Aviation and Aerospace
Selling Points
Drive innovation in geospatial solutions through advanced ATAK plugin development. Collaborate remotely with government clients on impactful tactical applications. Enhance field operations with cutting-edge visualization and management tools.

Overview

Develop and optimize ATAK plugins for advanced geospatial visualization and satellite imagery management in tactical field operations.
Collaborate with government clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions tailored to operational needs.
Participate in agile development cycles, ensuring iterative feature delivery and user feedback integration.
Implement offline imagery management systems for disconnected environments, enhancing operational efficiency.
Work with geospatial data formats and standards to enable advanced visualization capabilities.
Integrate REST APIs into Android applications, ensuring seamless functionality and user experience.
Design operator-focused user interfaces optimized for tactical use cases and field operations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Lead the design and development of ATAK plugins, including satellite tasking and order management features.
Develop geospatial visualization layers with imagery overlays and advanced measurement tools.
Implement cached imagery management systems for disconnected, degraded, intermittent, and limited environments.
Collaborate with government clients for feature reviews, training delivery, and operational feedback.
Integrate imagery search functionalities and metadata retrieval systems into applications.
Participate in agile development cycles, incorporating operator feedback to refine features.
Optimize user interfaces for tactical field use, ensuring usability and efficiency in challenging environments.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, preferably Computer Science or related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development with a focus on Android applications.
Proven experience developing ATAK plugins using the ATAK SDK and associated tools.
Proficiency in geospatial data formats and standards for visualization and analysis.
Experience integrating REST APIs into Android applications for enhanced functionality.
Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Gradle-based Android build systems.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
Background in GEOINT or NGA standards and knowledge of satellite imagery workflows is advantageous.