ATAK / Kotlin Developer

ATAK / Kotlin Developer

Job Locations

US-NC-Fayetteville

Job ID

2025-2780

Clearance Level

Secret Clearance

Overview

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology, delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Hybrid ATAK / Kotlin Developer with expertise in ATAK plugins to design, implement, and maintain mission-critical Android applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the development and maintenance of ATAK plugins and adhering to the TAK SDK structure with proficiency in UI conventions, and plugin lifecycles to include Map Overlay Manager, Broadcast Receiver and Plugin template. This position is Hybrid, on-site at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, NC.

Job Duties Include (but not limited to) :

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.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience :

Education & Certifications :

Security Clearance :

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans