Software Engineering · Adeptus Cyber Solutions

DoD Software Engineering &
ATAK Plugin Development.

ACS builds software the way DoD and government programs demand it — secure by design, agile in delivery, and built by engineers who understand the operational context behind every requirement. From ATAK plugin development to cloud-native government applications, we ship software that works in the field.

Our Approach

We start with the mission, not the requirements document.

Good software engineering begins with understanding the bigger picture — how the software fits into the operation, who uses it in the field, and what breaks when it fails. ACS engineers don’t just write code. We embed in the problem space first.

We apply a structured agile delivery model across all engagements, backed by certified Scrum Product Owners (CSPO) on staff who translate mission requirements into actionable backlogs, keep stakeholders aligned, and ensure every sprint delivers real value. Iterative development, tight feedback loops, and a bias toward working software over documentation — every sprint produces something deployable.

Security is not a phase — it’s a practice woven through the entire software development lifecycle. Our engineers apply secure coding standards, conduct threat modeling, and align deliverables to STIG and RMF requirements where the mission demands it.

ACS is based in Rome, NY — at the heart of DoD software development and cybersecurity research, steps from the Air Force Research Laboratory and the broader AFRL ecosystem that has shaped government software standards for decades. That proximity isn’t incidental; it’s foundational to how we work.

ACS Engineering Principles

✓  Mission-first requirements gathering
✓  Certified Scrum Product Owners (CSPO)
✓  Agile / iterative delivery model
✓  Secure Software Development Lifecycle
✓  Threat modeling & secure code review
✓  CI/CD pipeline integration
✓  STIG & RMF-aligned deliverables
✓  Full lifecycle — design to sustainment
✓  DoD & government program experience

Rome, NY — adjacent to AFRL and at the center of DoD software and cybersecurity research.

What We Build

Software across the full TAK & government stack.

ACS has delivered software across a wide range of domains — from Android ATAK plugins running on field EUDs to cloud-native backend services, data pipelines, and government web applications.

ACS TAK ecosystem software engineering including ATAK plugin development for DoD and government operators

TAK Ecosystem Software

ATAK · WinTAK · TAK Server

Custom ATAK plugin development, TAK Server extensions, CoT message processing pipelines, data injectors, and TAK-integrated tools. ACS is one of the most experienced TAK software development teams in the commercial space.

→ Android ATAK plugin development
→ WinTAK plugin development
→ TAK Server configuration & extension
→ CoT message engineering
→ Mission package tooling
→ TAK data format libraries

Backend Services & APIs

APIs · Pipelines · Integrations

REST and gRPC APIs, data ingestion pipelines, sensor feed processors, and system-to-system integrations. Built for performance, reliability, and the security requirements of government and DoD programs.

→ REST & gRPC API design & development
→ Real-time data processing pipelines
→ Sensor & telemetry feed integration
→ ADS-B, KLV & CoT data engineering
→ System-to-system integrations
→ Microservice architecture

Web & Desktop Applications

Front-end · Back-end · Full Stack

Full-stack web applications and desktop tools for government and commercial clients. From operator-facing dashboards and admin consoles to geospatial data visualization and internal workflow applications.

→ Operator dashboards & admin portals
→ Geospatial data visualization
→ Internal workflow tooling
→ Cross-platform desktop applications
→ Progressive web apps (PWA)
→ Secure government web applications
AWS cloud-native software engineering for DoD and government programs

Cloud-Native Solutions on AWS

Serverless · Managed Infra · Orchestration

ACS architects and deploys cloud-native solutions on AWS — designing systems that are scalable, cost-efficient, and right-sized for the mission. From event-driven serverless functions to fully managed relational databases and complex workflow orchestration, we know which AWS tools to reach for and when.

→ Serverless compute & API exposure
→ Scalable managed compute & storage
→ Relational & NoSQL managed databases
→ Multi-step workflow orchestration
→ Event-driven & queue-based architectures
→ IAM, VPC & cloud security posture

AWS Cloud Architecture

Cloud solutions sized for the mission — not the sales brochure.

ACS doesn’t over-engineer cloud solutions. We select the right AWS primitives for each problem — minimizing operational overhead, controlling costs, and keeping security at the forefront. Whether that means a fully serverless architecture or a hardened EC2 environment, the answer is always driven by the mission, not the technology.

SERVERLESS

Event-Driven Functions

Lambda-based serverless architectures with API Gateway for scalable, zero-infrastructure API exposure and event processing — pay-per-use, no servers to manage.

COMPUTE & STORAGE

Managed Infrastructure

Right-sized EC2 deployments, containerized workloads on ECS, and managed relational databases on RDS — fully hardened and secured to meet program requirements.

ORCHESTRATION

Workflow Automation

Complex multi-step workflows automated end-to-end with Step Functions, decoupled via SQS and SNS — reliable, auditable, and built to handle failure gracefully.

CLOUD SECURITY

Secure by Design

IAM least-privilege policies, VPC segmentation, encrypted storage and transit, and CloudTrail audit logging — cloud environments built to satisfy DoD and government security reviews.

Technology Stack

Latest languages. Proven practices.

ACS engineers stay current on modern tooling while maintaining deep expertise in the languages and platforms that matter to DoD and government programs.

LANGUAGES

Java & Kotlin
Python
C / C++
JavaScript / TypeScript
HTML / CSS
Bash / Shell

FRAMEWORKS & PLATFORMS

Android SDK & ATAK SDK
Node.js
Django / Flask
Docker / Kubernetes
Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu)
AWS SDK / Boto3

DATA & INTEGRATION

PostgreSQL / MySQL
REST & gRPC APIs
CoT & TAK Data Formats
ADS-B / KLV / MISB
ESRI ArcGIS / GeoServer
Kafka / message queues

DEVOPS & SECURITY

Git / GitLab / GitHub
CI/CD Pipelines
SAST / DAST tooling
STIG hardening
DevSecOps practices
RMF-aligned SDLC

Delivery Model

Agile delivery. Secure outcomes.

ACS applies a structured agile process led by certified Scrum Product Owners who keep requirements grounded in the mission and stakeholders informed at every step. Every sprint produces working, deployable software.

01

Discovery

Understand mission context, operational environment, and system constraints before writing a line of code.

02

Architecture

Design system architecture with security, scalability, and integration requirements baked in from the start.

03

Development

Iterative sprints with continuous integration, code review, and working demos at every milestone.

04

Test & Harden

Functional testing, security scanning, STIG alignment, and pre-deployment hardening to meet program requirements.

05

Deploy & Sustain

Production deployment, operator onboarding, and ongoing sustainment support. ACS doesn’t hand off and disappear.

Featured Work

Software we’ve shipped.

A selection of ACS software products and tools available today.

ATAK Plugin Suite

what3words, Medical Incident Report, SK42 coordinate system, and openaddress — deployed on field EUDs across DoD and public safety.

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TAK2ESRI

Live CoT-to-ArcGIS bridge connecting the TAK and ESRI ecosystems. Real-time data flow between TAK Server and GIS infrastructure.

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VKAT

Video KLV and telemetry tool that ingests MISB-compliant video metadata and injects it as CoT data into the TAK common operating picture.

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ADS-B TAK Injector

Real-time ADS-B aircraft tracking injected as CoT messages into any TAK Server. Live airspace awareness on your common operating picture.

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Who We Build For

DoD software engineering for every mission.

DoD & Military

Mission software built to DoD standards — STIG-aligned, RMF-ready, and designed to operate in austere, contested, and disconnected environments.

Federal & Gov

Government-grade software with full documentation, secure SDLC practices, and the ATO-readiness that federal programs require.

Law Enforcement

Field-tested software that integrates with CAD, radio, and dispatch systems. Built to survive real-world operational tempo, not just the lab.

Commercial

Enterprise software built with defense-grade discipline. Scalable, maintainable, and delivered on time by engineers who hold themselves to a higher standard.

Start a Project

Have a software requirement?
Let’s talk.

Tell us about your project — the mission it supports, the environment it runs in, and what success looks like. ACS will scope a delivery plan and get to work.