Software Engineer

ASRC Federal; Egg Harbor Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) seeks a Software Engineer to join the FAA-focused Second Level Engineering team. This is a full-time on-site role at the William J Hughes Technical Center in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

Candidates must meet FAA background requirements and security clearance standards. Responsibilities include Linux administration, automation scripting, and migrating Java middleware to containerized deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related IT fields with relevant coursework; US equivalency may be required for non-US degrees.
• 3–6 years of experience is required; NAS experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage applications in a Linux environment.
• Develop automation code in bash, Ansible, or GitLab.
• Convert Java middleware to containerized applications.
• Support deployment and operations teams.
• On-site, full-time with potential evening support.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Maven

Docker

Podman

JMS

Solace

Apache Camel

Web Services

Git

Linux

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in CS

US Equivalency Certificate

Tools

Git

Jenkins

GitLab

Ansible

Job description

William J Hughes Technical Center, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are atop veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

ASRC Federal Advanced Research LLC (AFAR) is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our Second Level Engineering team that supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is a full-time on-site position at the William J Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace (WJHTCAA) in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

All candidates must have the following to pass the Federal Background Investigation and obtain the FAA Public Trust security clearance.

• Be a US Citizen, have a US Green Card, or a Non-immigrant Work Authorization (VISA).
• Have resided in the US for three (3) consecutive years.
• RealID Driver’s License/ID or current US Passport.

Relocation Requirement

Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

Education & Experience Requirement

All non-US Degrees must have a US Equivalency Certificate provided by the candidate.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related IT fields, with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science may be substituted in lieu of the computer science degree, depending on other qualifications and experience.
• Three (3) to six (6) years of experience is required.
• NAS experience is desired.

Required Skills

• Experience with:
• Core Java Development: Java, Spring Boot, and Maven
• Containerization & Deployment: Containerization using Docker or Podman; including but not limited to developing, deploying, packaging, port mapping, networking, etc.
• Familiarity with:
• Publish/Subscribe messaging and enterprise messaging technologies such as JMS, Solace or Apache Camel.
• Web services
• Version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Ability to:
• Work independently, as well as on a team, in a fast-paced environment.
• Navigate complex workflows; research and problem solve; willingness to learn/try new things.
• Communicate effectively through verbal and written communication.

Preferred Skills

• Testing & Quality: Test‑Driven Development (TDD), Test development using Junit and/or Mockito.
• DevOps experience such as using Jenkins or Gitlab
• Familiar with Java OOP design pattern

Essential Daily Job Duties

• Manage applications in a Linux environment.
• Develop automation code in bash, ansible, or gitlab.
• Convert Java middleware application code in virtual machine environment to containerized application code.
• Support software deployment and operation teams.
• Full-time position with a standard work schedule; occasional evening support.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

William J Hughes Technical Center, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, USA