Android Developer
Android Developer
Location: Dulles / Chantilly, Virginia
Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret clearance required for consideration. Candidates must possess a Full Scope Polygraph or be eligible to obtain one.
About The Britton Group
The Britton Group is a premier provider of intelligence and national security solutions, specializing in mission-critical IT services, enterprise digital transformation, artificial intelligence, full stack development, multimedia design, and advanced intelligence support.
With over 25 years of experience delivering innovative, secure, and agile solutions to the federal government, we are a trusted partner to the Intelligence Community.
The Opportunity
This position supports a large, long-term offensive cyber operations program in the Chantilly/Dulles, VA area, where you would serve as a member of a Cyber Applied Research team within a mission-oriented organization. The role focuses on solving real-time operational challenges and developing advanced capabilities in support of offensive cyber objectives.
We are seeking an experienced Android developer with strong native and system-level expertise. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive on complex technical problems, work closely with end users, and contribute to applied research efforts that transition directly into operational use.
You will design and develop custom Android-based software solutions from concept through deployment, owning the full lifecycle of specialized tools and techniques. Responsibilities include diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues using both commercial and government-provided tools, documenting solutions for operational sustainment, and mentoring junior developers while helping drive mission priorities forward.
Core Experience
Candidates should bring hands-on experience in:
Developing, testing, and debugging software in Python and C
Building UNIX-based applications using makefiles or comparable build systems
Programming and supporting CNO tools and techniques
Network socket programming with deep, packet-level understanding of IP, TCP, and application-layer protocols
Debugging and tracing execution using tools such as WinDbg, gdb, or IDA Pro
Reverse engineering native binaries
Developing proof-of-concept exploit software
A strong understanding of operating system internals is essential, including:
Unix kernel architecture
Runtime linker/loader behavior
Object file formats such as ELF
File system internals (NTFS, ext2, btrfs)
Process and thread APIs and data structures
Mandatory and discretionary access control mechanisms
Security protections such as ASLR, DEP, and NX — including how they function, how they can be defeated, and how to detect defeat attempts
Experience working with modern version control platforms (e.g., Git, GitLab) is also required.
Additional Experience That Adds Value
Native-level mobile development
Vulnerability analysis
Assembly language (preferably ARM)
Familiarity with mobile security protections such as SELinux and application sandboxing
Objective-C, Swift, or C++ development
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a fast-paced, evolving team environment
Education
An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline is preferred.
Benefits
The Britton Group offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
Company-paid long-term and short-term disability, basic life, and AD&D insurance
11 paid holidays plus 20 days of PTO (increasing with tenure)
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, plus additional training allowances
Performance-based bonuses