TAK/ATAK Software Engineer

TAK/ATAK Software Engineer role at Dark Wolf Ventuers, onsite in Frederick, CO, focused on developing and supporting TAK/ATAK software and plugins for military and first responder users.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain software for the Tactical Assault Kit ecosystem, including ATAK for Android and WinTAK for Windows.
• Design, implement, and validate TAK plugins, tools, and features that deliver real-time situational awareness for military and first responder operators.
• Collaborate with military personnel, product owners, and engineering teams to assess operational requirements and deliver mission-critical capabilities.
• Release functionality in iterative cycles and verify with real-world users during live operations or training scenarios.
• Engage with TAK community stakeholders and government customers to maintain plugin and server compatibility.
• Maintain compatibility with supported hardware by testing firmware updates, new functionality, and related improvements.
• Contribute to secure, hardened software designed to operate in disconnected and limited bandwidth environments.
• Occasional travel to customer sites to support deployments and validation efforts.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience with the TAK ecosystem (ATAK/WinTAK/CIVTAK/TAK Server), especially developing TAK plugins or extensions.
• Proficient in Java, Kotlin, or C++, with emphasis on Android or Windows development.
• Strong understanding of geospatial concepts, data formats such as CoT and GeoPackage, and GIS toolkits.
• Strong communication skills.
• Familiar with DevSecOps practices and tools such as Git and GitLab CI.
• Solid grasp of algorithms, design patterns, APIs, and software architecture.
• BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance