Android Developer — Rock Hill, SC

About NCA36qq

NCA36qq is building a next-generation American autonomous systems platform designed to move, protect, and sustain critical assets in high-consequence environments. The company combines advanced autonomy, manufacturing capability, operational expertise, and strategic acquisitions to support defense, national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial operations globally.

Mission

Our mission is to deliver resilient autonomous technologies that strengthen national security, improve operational safety, and expand the capabilities of organizations operating in complex environments.

Why Join NCA36qq

Operators control and monitor NCA36qq aircraft from rugged Android tablets and handheld controllers. The application on that device carries live video, the map, aircraft status, and every command the operator sends.

This role develops the Android applications that run on NCA36qq ground control devices, including integration with NCA36qq handheld controller hardware.

Position Overview

NCA36qq is seeking an Android Developer to develop ground control applications for NCA36qq autonomous aircraft on Android tablets and handheld controllers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Android applications for aircraft control, mapping, telemetry, and live video

• Integrate applications with aircraft datalinks and NCA36qq controller hardware

• Implement low-latency video decoding and display

• Develop preflight, configuration, and maintenance workflows

• Test applications with operators in the field and act on their feedback

• Maintain automated tests and release builds

Qualifications

• Must be located in the United States, within commuting distance of Rock Hill, SC

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience

• Professional experience developing Android applications in Kotlin or Java

• Experience with Android hardware interfaces such as USB, Bluetooth, or serial

• Experience with mapping or location-based applications

• Experience with multithreaded and real-time data on mobile devices

• U.S. Person status required (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)); this role involves access to ITAR- and EAR-controlled technical data

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing ATAK plugins

• Experience with MAVLink

• Experience with Android video APIs such as MediaCodec

• Experience with Android NDK and C++

• Active or prior U.S. security clearance

What We Look For

Candidates should have shipped an Android application that controls or monitors physical hardware and be able to describe how they handled lost connections.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NCA36qq is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and mission-driven workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.