Logistics Management Institute

Android Engineer (RFID)

Logistics Management Institute$100K — $170K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2–5 years of Android development experience using Kotlin, coroutines, and flows.
  • Strong understanding of Jetpack Compose performance and composition principles.
  • Experience with Dagger Hilt for dependency injection and Android Room for offline storage.
  • Interest in hardware integrations like RFID and barcode scanning.
  • Excellent debugging skills with a focus on details.
  • Proficient in writing unit, UI, and instrumentation tests for reliable app performance.
  • US citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain features in the Android app for rugged Zebra handheld devices.
  • Manage a multi-module codebase for better modularity and efficiency.
  • Write clean, reliable code leveraging Kotlin and Jetpack Compose to interface with hardware.
  • Implement solutions for offline data handling, local caching, and secure information storage.
  • Collaborate with backend and frontend teams for smooth app operation and user experience.
  • Troubleshoot and test device issues encountered in real-world scenarios.
  • Engage in code reviews and participate in technical planning within a small Dev team.

Benefits

  • Remote work arrangement available for U.S.-based candidates.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and learning about cybersecurity and deployment constraints.
  • Participation in a tight-knit development team fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  • Potential for travel to various locations as required by the role.
Full Job Description
Overview

We’re hiring an Android Engineer to join our growing mobile team. You’ll work alongside our principal engineer and backend platform teams to build and improve our RFID mobile app for Zebra Android devices.

 

This is a hands-on engineering role where you’ll write Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, integrate hardware SDKs, and help us ship secure, stable features into production. You’ll work on real-world device interactions like barcode scanning, RFID reads, and offline caching, all while learning how to develop within DoD environments.

 

Remote (U.S. Based) | Some Travel Required

 

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

  • Build new features and maintain our Android app for rugged Zebra handhelds.
  • Work in a multi module code base
  • Write clean, reliable Kotlin and Jetpack Compose code that interacts with RFID, barcode, and sensor data.
  • Implement offline data handling, local caching, and secure storage.
  • Work with our backend (.NET) and frontend (Vue.js) teams to ensure seamless app syncing and user experience.
  • Help test and troubleshoot edge-case device issues in the field.
  • Participate in code reviews, technical planning, and quality improvements as part of a tight-knit dev team.
Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

  • 2–5 years of experience building Android applications with Kotlin, coroutines, and flows.
  • Strong understanding of how Jetpack Compose works (Recomposition, stability, performance tuning).
  • Experience implementing Dagger Hilt dependency injection and Android Room database solutions for offline-first architecture.
  • Interest in working with hardware integrations (RFID, barcode scanning, etc.).
  • Strong debugging skills and attention to details.
  • Use unit, UI, and instrumentation tests to ensure reliability and stability in rugged hardware contexts, including edge-case deployment environments where stability is critical.
  • Willingness to learn about cybersecurity, app hardening, and DoD deployment constraints.
  • US. Citizenship required. Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

 

Bonus Points For

  • Demonstrable expertise in designing modular architectures that optimize build times, ensure scalability, and streamline library management.
  • Experience managing devices and profiles within a MDM.
  • Experience with Zebra handhelds or Zebra SDKs.
  • Exposure to RMF/ATO, app hardening, or IL4/5 environments.
  • Familiarity with RFID workflows or asset tracking use cases.
  • Past work with secure, rugged mobile applications in industrial or defense settings.

 

Why This Role Matters

You’ll help build tools that warfighters and logisticians rely on to keep operations moving. Every tag scanned, every asset tracked, your code makes that happen.

 

Target Salary Range: $100,000 - 170,000

Disclaimer: The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances. 

 

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Job LocationsUS-Remote

About Logistics Management Institute

Logistics Management Institute (LMI) is a consulting firm dedicated to improving the management of government. LMI provides leaders with the objective analysis, tools, and programs they need to make informed decisions for their organizations. LMI is a not-for-profit organization that has been providing innovative solutions to complex problems since 1961. LMI serves clients in the federal government, state and local governments, and the private sector.
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