1 day ago
San Diego, CA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$145k - $165k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and implement ATAK plugins, features, and integrations in Java.
- Lead the full development lifecycle for ATAK-based application solutions.
- Plan release goals, timelines, and development cycles with the manager.
- Assist with sprint planning for junior developers and review their code.
- Mentor junior developers and support their skills development.
- Author build instructions, testing instructions, release notes, and other technical documentation.
- Contribute to official TAK repositories and coordinate with external stakeholders and TAK community initiatives.
- Create UI assets and optimize interfaces for austere and high-intensity environments.
- Apply MAVLink, Link 16, and OMNI protocols to develop secure cross-platform interoperability solutions.
- Evaluate and integrate UAS systems into TAK workflows.
- Participate in client-facing engagements, gather stakeholder feedback, and deliver product demonstrations.
- Implement secure data handling, network configuration, and user access-control practices.
- Coordinate with software, hardware, and operations teams to align TAK capabilities with organizational objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of software development experience with a strong focus on Java.
- At least 5 years of Android development experience, including Android Studio, Android SDK, Gradle, and Jetpack libraries.
- Ability to integrate C++ code into Android applications using the Android NDK and JNI.
- Experience implementing encryption, authentication, and secure communication methods in restricted environments.
- Background in secure DevOps practices, test automation, and CI/CD pipelines.
- High proficiency with Android architecture fundamentals, including the Activity lifecycle, Services, Broadcast Receivers, and Content Providers.
- Customer-facing communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance are required.
- Preferred: deep TAK ecosystem knowledge, including ATAK, TAK Server, plugin development, and system integration.
- Preferred: knowledge of Cursor-On-Target message formats and sub-schemas.
- Preferred: experience building and maintaining ATAK/TAK solutions and working with the TAK Product Center.
- Preferred: defense or tactical UX experience and understanding of operator workflows and constraints.
- Preferred: experience with RTSP and SRT real-time video streaming systems connected to TAK platforms.
- Preferred: knowledge of unmanned aerial systems, flight dynamics, sensor feeds, and communication protocols.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Equity grants for new hires.
- Unlimited PTO.
- Generous company holiday calendar, including July and December holiday hiatuses.
- Generous parental leave.
- Lifestyle Spending Account, FSA, DCFSA, and HSA.
- Hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.
- Basic life/AD&D and short- and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm, with optional additional life insurance.
- Free 24/7 mental health resources and additional work-life services, including legal and financial support.
- Role is based in San Diego, California; local candidates and candidates open to relocation are welcome, and relocation assistance may be available.
About Firestorm
Firestorm builds modular, open-architecture unmanned systems and mission-configurable hardware for defense customers, leveraging additive manufacturing to rapidly tailor platforms for diverse Department of Defense mission areas. Its fielded xCell platform is being developed in multiple variants and supported across mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing interfaces. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in San Diego, the privately held company sells hardware platforms and components to U.S. and allied military programs.