Android Engineer (RFID)

Role Overview

Android Engineer (RFID) joining a mobile team to build and improve an RFID Android application for Zebra rugged devices. You’ll work hands-on with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, integrate hardware SDKs, and ship secure, stable features into production—while learning to develop within DoD environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the Android app for rugged Zebra handhelds
• Develop in a multi-module codebase
• Write clean, reliable Kotlin and Jetpack Compose that handles RFID, barcode, and sensor data
• Implement offline-first features: local caching, offline data handling, and secure storage
• Collaborate with backend (.NET) and frontend (Vue.js) teams to support seamless syncing and UX
• Test, troubleshoot, and fix edge-case device issues seen in the field
• Participate in code reviews, technical planning, and continuous quality improvements

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience building Android apps with Kotlin, coroutines, and flows
• Strong understanding of Jetpack Compose (recomposition, stability, performance tuning)
• Experience with Dagger Hilt for dependency injection
• Experience with Android Room for offline-first architecture
• Interest in hardware integrations (RFID, barcode scanning)
• Strong debugging skills and attention to detail
• Experience with unit, UI, and instrumentation testing for rugged hardware and critical edge-case environments
• Willingness to learn cybersecurity, app hardening, and DoD deployment constraints
• U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Nice to Haves

• Modular architecture experience to optimize build times and improve scalability/library management
• Experience with MDM device/profile management
• Experience with Zebra handhelds or Zebra SDKs
• Exposure to RMF/ATO, app hardening, and IL4/5 environments
• Familiarity with RFID workflows or asset tracking use cases
• Experience building secure, rugged mobile apps for industrial or defense settings

Location / Logistics

• Remote (U.S.-based) with some travel required