UI/UX Engineer, Chantilly

We are hiring a UX Engineer who will operate at the intersection of user experience, software engineering, and tactical systems. In this role, you’ll help shape how real-time geospatial data is delivered to operators in high-stakes, time-sensitive environments—directly supporting mission-critical capabilities. This is not a traditional UX role. Your work will influence tools used in real-world operations, where clarity, speed, and reliability matter. What You’ll Do Design for Mission Execution Create intuitive, operator-focused interfaces across ATAK (Android), WinTAK (Windows), and TAK Server Turn complex workflows into clear, actionable user experiences for high-pressure environments Build Cross-Platform Solutions Develop modular, reusable UI components for consistency across mobile and desktop platforms Support seamless data interoperability across distributed TAK nodes Visualize Complex Data Convert real-time geospatial and streaming data into clear, usable visualizations Design experiences that reduce cognitive load forboth field operators and mission analysts Extend TAK Capabilities Build and enhance TAK plugins using Java or Kotlin Integrate new functionality into existing TAK environments with minimal disruption Optimize for Tactical Environments Configure systems for air-gapped and DIL (Disconnected, Intermittent, Low-bandwidth) conditions Ensure performance and usability in resource-constrained, austere environments What You’ll Bring Active Top Secret (TS) clearance (TS/SCI preferred) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Software Engineering, or a related field Experience building high-performance, Java-based UI applications 3–5 years of UX/UI development experience Android Platform Experience Strong development skills in Java and at least one modern front-end framework (React, Angular, or Vue) Experience integrating front-end applications with APIs and complexdata streams Proficiency with GitLab or similar version control systems Nice to Have Experience supporting U.S. Army, DoD, or other mission-focused programs Hands-on experience with ATAK, WinTAK, or TAK Server in operational or enterprise environments Proficiency in Kotlin, Python, or Ruby for plugin development and system integration Familiarity with Cursor-on-Target (CoT) messaging and TAK Data Packages Working knowledge of SQL or MongoDB for operational data management Join us in building tools that deliver critical information when it matters most.