UI/UX Engineer

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 for both 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
• 3-5 years of UX/UI development experience
• Hands-on experience with ATAK, WinTAK, or TAK Server in operational or enterprise environments
• 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 complex data streams
• Proficiency with GitLab or similar version control systems

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting U.S. Army, DoD, or other mission-focused programs
• Proficiency in Kotlin, Python, or Ruby for plugin development and system integration
• Familiarity with Cursor-on-Target (CoT) messaging and TAK Data Packages
• Experience building high-performance, Java-based UI applications
• Working knowledge of SQL or MongoDB for operational data management

Join us in building tools that deliver critical information when it matters most.