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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # TAK Software Engineer - **Company:** MITRE Corporation - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $129,200.0 - $161,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Android Software Development, Systems Engineering, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Video Game Development, Python (Programming Language), Multicasting, Software Engineering, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), TypeScript, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Golang, Programming Languages - **Published:** June 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g9y0w1 ## About the Role + Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. + Demonstrated experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar engineering role in secure environments. + Hands-on skills in at least one and ideally multiple modern programming languages (e.g., Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, C/C++, C#, Python, Go, or Rust). + Demonstrated experience with the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) ecosystem + Understanding of networking, including sockets, UDP/TCP, and multicast. + Demonstrated ability and desire to quickly learn and apply new technologies. + Experience and proven results utilizing systems engineering and modern software best practices + Ability to identify gaps and shortfalls in operational performance and propose effective mitigations. + Demonstrated experience with software development efforts and yielding impactful results at high levels of government and/or industry. + Proven experience engaging sponsors with successful impacts and outcomes, and establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships + Established track record in leading the transition of data-driven technical products with the military warfighting domain, resulting in positive mission impact. + Demonstrated ability to take risks and lead work with partial insights, and operate effectively autonomously + Demonstrated ability to build collaboration across organizational units. + Demonstrates collaboration and communication skills to support individual, team, and customer-related interaction. + Active Secret Clearance + U.S. Citizenship required + This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site. Preferred Qualifications: + An advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Game Development. + Current/Active TS/SCI Clearance. + Experience with development in the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) software development kit + Experience with developing native Android applications + Prior experience developing or assessing Army systems or operations, reflected by: + Working knowledge of Army organizations, missions, roles/responsibilities, and relationships. + Knowledge of the Dismounted Soldier Systems and components. + Knowledge of Tactical Radios, transports, and networks + At least 5 years of experience working across Army organizations with an expert-level understanding on Software Engineering + Critical thinking, analytic, and problem-solving skills - comfortable working in dynamic settings where task objectives may evolve or need to be shaped, or creative solutions to task impediments must be identified. + Excellent interpersonal and technical communication skills, with the ability to author technical reports, present briefings, and persuasively speak to audiences of all backgrounds, including executives or senior customers. + Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment, establish and leverage a diverse professional network, and integrate contributions from a variety of resources (people, tools, organizations). ## Description The Army Soldier and Weapons Systems Department is seeking a technical oriented, Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) software engineer to support DEVCOM Soldier Center for a United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) activity. Successful candidates will work closely with government civilians and military to define and execute MITRE's work. The candidate must work as part of a multiple disciplinary development team to integrate capabilities, both software and hardware into the platform. The candidate will be expected to travel to OCONUS within INDOPACOM. 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