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Sr. ATAK Engineer

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Jobs via Dice Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. The ATAK Engineer will architect and build out user interface applications from backend to frontend, deploy them to users, and ensure they meet users'' requirements. You will work with a diverse team of engineers and engage with internal and external stakeholders, making trade-offs to ensure systems scale while communicating those decisions clearly.

Responsibilities

Design, build, test, and deploy real-time, map-based user interfaces for displaying and interacting with sensor data and controlling EW assets from an Android application through the ATAK plugin ecosystem to enable tactical control for end users.

Define and implement APIs for network communications, real-time telemetry, asset configuration, sensor/payload control with full motion video streaming, manual controls, and autonomous tasking.

Help define foundational software architectures, visual designs, and user experience/interaction workflows for multiple UAS, working directly with chief engineers, product designers, program managers, flight test engineers, and end-user customers to demonstrate capability and iterate on feedback.

Work directly with Android frontend technologies like Jetpack Compose, backend technologies like Java/Kotlin/C++/Rust, and software product lifecycle tools such as CMake/Cargo/gradle/NixOS/CircleCI/Docker.

Work with the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) SDK and the TAK Product Centers' developer community (see tak.gov for more information).

Collaborate with engineers using full-stack technologies including TypeScript/React, C++/Qt, and Haskell.

Test and evaluate software at multiple levels of rigor using simulations, benchtop hardware, and live flight assets.

Required Qualifications

Experience developing software for user interface applications, especially high-traffic, data-intensive, or map-based systems

Proficiency with modern Android programming languages including Jetpack Compose, XML, Java, and Kotlin

Familiarity with client/server networking technologies and relationships such as TCP/UDP/Multicast, HTTP (REST), or protobuf/gRPC

Ability to empathize with users, break down user needs into software features, and balance ideal user experience with practical engineering constraints

Active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field

Familiarity with backend/middleware languages such as Haskell, NixOS, C++, Rust, or Golang

Compensation and Benefits US Salary Range:

$168,000-$252,000

USD

The salary range is an estimate based on compensation factors and may vary based on experience, education, and other considerations. Anduril offers equity and a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, life/AD&D insurance, PTO, caregiver and wellness leave, family planning support, mental health resources, professional development stipends, meals, commuter benefits, relocation assistance (where eligible), and 401(k) options (US roles).

Equality and Compliance Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply.

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