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 development lifecycle for ATAK-based application solutions.
- Plan release goals and assist with sprint planning, code reviews, and skills development for junior developers.
- Create build, testing, release, and other technical documentation.
- Contribute to official TAK repositories and coordinate with TAK community and external stakeholders.
- Create usable UI assets and interface designs for austere and high-intensity environments.
- Apply MAVLink, Link 16, and OMNI protocols to develop secure, interoperable solutions.
- Evaluate and integrate UAS systems into TAK workflows.
- Participate in client-facing engagements, gather feedback, and deliver product demonstrations.
- Maintain secure data handling, network configuration, and user access-control practices.
- Collaborate with software, hardware, operations, government, military, and commercial stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of software development experience focused on Java.
- At least 5 years of Android development experience, including Android Studio, Android SDK, Gradle, and Jetpack.
- Ability to integrate C++ code into Android applications using the Android NDK and JNI.
- Experience with encryption, authentication, secure communications, secure DevOps practices, test automation, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong knowledge of Android architecture fundamentals, including Activity lifecycle, Services, Broadcast Receivers, and Content Providers.
- Customer-facing communication skills for explaining technical concepts to nontechnical audiences.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- Preferred qualifications include TAK ecosystem and ATAK plugin experience, TAK Product Center familiarity, Cursor-on-Target formats, defense or tactical UX, RTSP/SRT streaming, and UAS systems knowledge.
Benefits
- The role is based in the San Diego, California office, with local or relocating candidates welcome.
- Relocation assistance may be included in the offer package where appropriate.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans are offered.
- Benefits include a 401(k) plan, equity grants, unlimited PTO, generous holidays, parental leave, and a Lifestyle Spending Account.
- Additional benefits include FSA, DCFSA, HSA, hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident, life, and disability insurance.
- Firestorm provides covered basic life/AD&D and short- and long-term disability insurance, with optional additional life insurance.
- Employees receive 24/7 mental health resources and work-life services including legal and financial support.
- The company offers opportunities for career growth in a collaborative, fast-growing organization.
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.