DZYNE is seeking an ATAK Software Engineer to design, develop, and integrate custom ATAK capabilities supporting operational users. This role focuses on building ATAK plugins, integrations, and data flows that enable real-time situational awareness and command-and-control of aerial vehicles.
You will work closely with autonomy engineers, hardware teams, and end users to deliver production-ready ATAK solutions for demonstrations, exercises, and deployed systems.
Location: Irvine,CA
Position Description:
- Design, build, and deploy real-time applications within the ATAK plugin ecosystem to enable tactical control for end users.
- Define and implement APIs to support efficient and secure network communications.
- Contribute to foundational software architecture, helping shape how systems interact across the TAK environments.
- Collaborate with the ATAK and TAK developer community, sharing insights and contributing to open innovation.
- Test and evaluate software through simulations, benchtop hardware, and live flight assets to ensure reliability and performance in demanding environments.
Required Skills:
- Experience developing user interface applications, especially those that are high-traffic, data-intensive, or map-based.
- Proficiency in ATAK and native android development, including XML Layouts, Java, and Kotlin.
- Knowledge of networking technologies and protocols such as TCP/UDP/Multicast, HTTP (REST).
- Strong user-focused mindset — able to translate operational needs into software features that balance usability and technical feasibility.
- Collaborative spirit — comfortable working with multidisciplinary teams and contributing to shared goals.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- Experience with ISR systems, UAS, or autonomy platforms
- Familiarity with Cursor on Target (CoT) standards
- Experience with offline-first or edge-deployed systems
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science or equivalent 5 – 10 yrs experience
Clearance Level Required: No
Travel: < 10%
Working Conditions: Office
Physical Demands: Sitting
Other Requirements: (if a clearance level is not required)
It is an essential requirement for the person in this role to have a legal right to work in the United States and be eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization and DoD Clearance.
Salary: $100,000-$160,000 annually
Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.
Benefits:
Our benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, employee life and accidental death, and disability. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401K plan with an employer match.
DZYNE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DZYNE Technologies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which our company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
