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DroneShield Group Pty Ltd

Software Engineer – Android Kotlin, Java (USA)

DroneShield Group Pty Ltd, Warrenton, Virginia, United States, 22186

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Software Engineer – Android Kotlin, Java (USA) Work with cutting edge technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of world’s most challenging technical problems in the Electronic Warfare, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, RF sensing, Sensor Fusion and distributed systems. Working with high profile customers across militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement and many others, in over 100 countries around the world.

Be part of a well-funded and agile organisation, as a valued member of an autonomous, cross-functional team. We have a flat organisational structure, and the best candidates will be both creative lateral thinkers and doers. Our technical pursuits require us to take advantage of the absolute latest in technology and best practices to remain competitive.

About the role

***Relocation assistance is available***

DroneShield is seeking a Software Engineer with relevant experience to join the team in Warrenton, Virginia. The position will report to the Director of Engineering and be a key member of the software development team. This role requires good initiative and offers the opportunity to own your area of responsibility with a tangible impact on our customers. Candidates interested in collaborating with adjacent technical disciplines will excel in this position.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations

Take ownership and lead design of efficient, high-quality, and scalable Android Apps that support Civil and Defense Customers

Support the design, development and deployment of services to integrate highly technical sensors into web-based Command and Control (C2) platform

Translate complex business requirements into software solutions that offer high availability, reliability, and performance

Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary engineers in the USA and Australia

This is a hybrid role with the option to work remotely some days when not required in-office

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience

4 to 8 years of experience in Android application development

XML Views Experience

Familiarity with embedded systems and the challenges involved in integrating Android applications with hardware

Familiarity with Android SDK, Gradle/groovy, establishing build environments and pipelines

Familiarity with embedded systems and the challenges involved in integrating Android applications with hardware

Experience with gRPC or protobuf format is required

Strong networking and scripting experience is required

Experience with Unix/Linux environments, developing large software systems, microservice infrastructure and/or security software development

Comfortable working with customers and partners to communicate solutions to complex problems

Favorable Skills and Experience

Experience developing TAK Plugins is favorable

Previous Defense industry experience is highly favorable

Previous ‘start-up’ or ‘scale-up’ experience is favorable

Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.

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