Java Software Engineer /Onsite

Motion Recruitment; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a defense tech program focused on real-time, high-performance backend software that will run on advanced hardware. You will own complex components, contribute from early implementation through deployment, and work on brand-new development across platforms.

The role emphasizes deep technical problem-solving, performance optimization, and ownership in a highly technical environment. On-site, full-time position in a defense context.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Experience with multiprocessor systems and Linux development environments.
• Proficiency with Java and Python; MATLAB and data analysis experience.
• Active Secret Clearance required for the role.

Responsibilities

• 100% backend software development.
• 100% new development across platforms.

Skills

Java

Multiprocessor systems

Linux

GitLab

Python

Data analysis

Active Secret Clearance

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

A defense tech organization is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join a long-term development program focused on next-generation systems in the industry. This role is centered on building and optimizing real-time, high-performance backend software that runs directly on advanced hardware. You will contribute to brand-new development on a program that will remain active for years, from early implementation through deployment across multiple platforms. The position emphasizes deep technical problem-solving, performance optimization, and ownership of complex software components in a highly technical environment.

This is a full-time, permanent, onsite role.

Required Skills & Experience

• Java experience
• Experience with multiprocessor systems
• Linux development environments
• GitLab or similar version control tools
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, and data analysis
• 4+ years of experience
• Active Secret Clearance

Desired Skills & Experience

• Mathematics background
• Defense industry experience
• Prior work in defense-related systems

What You Will Be Doing

• 100% backend software development
• 100% new development

The Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and already hold an active security clearance.