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Senior ATAK Engineer

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company building AI-powered command-and-control and autonomy systems. The EW team is seeking a Senior ATAK Engineer to architect, build, and deploy real-time, map-based Android applications and backend services that enable tactical control of sensors, payloads, and UAS assets.

Skills

  • Strong Android development with Jetpack Compose, XML, Kotlin and Java
  • Experience building data-intensive, map-centric UIs
  • Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/UDP/Multicast), HTTP/REST, protobuf/gRPC
  • Experience with ATAK SDK and TAK product ecosystem
  • Backend/middleware proficiency in high-performance languages (C++, Rust, etc.)
  • Experience with CI/CD, containerization, and build systems (CMake, gradle, Docker, NixOS, CircleCI)
  • Ability to translate user needs into practical UX and engineering trade-offs
  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance (required)

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, test, and deploy real-time map-based Android UI plugins within the ATAK ecosystem to display sensor data and control EW assets.
  • Define and implement network APIs for telemetry, configuration, payload control, FMV streaming, and autonomous tasking.
  • Collaborate with product designers, chief engineers, flight test teams, and end users to iterate on UX and capability demos.
  • Develop backend and middleware components using high-performance languages and build systems; integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Test software across simulations, benchtop hardware, and live flight assets and iterate based on test and user feedback.
  • Engage with the TAK developer community and use ATAK SDK to ensure compatibility and secure deployments.

Education

  • Preferred: BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
  • Relevant practical experience in lieu of degree will be considered
  • Must be eligible to hold and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (platinum-level in the U.S.)
  • Basic Life/AD&D and employer-covered long-term disability; optional additional life insurance
  • Generous paid time off and company holiday calendar including December hiatus
  • 16 weeks paid caregiver & wellness leave
  • Family planning and fertility/adoption/gestational carrier support
  • Mental health resources, therapy, and life coaching
  • Professional development stipend
  • Company-funded commuter benefits (region dependent) and relocation assistance (role dependent)
  • 401(k) plan (U.S.) and highly competitive equity grants included for most full-time offers
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Founded in 2017, based out of Irvine, California, Anduril is a defense technology company that builds creative cost-effective products to aid those serving on the front lines of national security. By listening to the national security community, A...

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