Java GUI Software Engineer // Must be near Canton MA

This role is fully onsite in Canton, MA. Thanks so much for applying!

This opportunity is with a global technology organization whose products support critical applications across healthcare, industrial automation, robotics, and aviation security. The organization's motion control division is widely recognized for developing advanced motor drives, controllers, and automation technologies used in highly precise, performance-sensitive environments. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to play a key role in the development of desktop software that powers and configures sophisticated motion control systems. This position is heavily focused on Java development, with a particular emphasis on building graphical user interfaces using Java Swing.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys building complex desktop applications that directly interact with real-world hardware. Rather than working on traditional web applications, you'll develop the software tools that engineers and customers use to configure, monitor, tune, and troubleshoot advanced motion control products deployed in robotics, automation, and medical technology environments. The role offers a unique combination of UI engineering, application architecture, hardware integration, and system-level problem solving, while providing regular collaboration with both software and hardware engineering teams to influence next-generation motion control solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong professional software development experience with Java
• Any kind of previous experience with Java Swing. It's an old technology, so it doesn't need to be front and center. If you do have experience on your resume that includes designing GUIs and using Java Swing, feel free to give me a call at
• Ability to work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, including hardware and firmware engineers
• Experience building reliable software that interfaces with external devices, hardware systems, or embedded products

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• Java
• Java Swing
• Desktop Application Development
• Motion Control Software
• Hardware Integration
• Object-Oriented Design
• Engineering Tools & Visualization Software
• System Design

Daily Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java Swing-based user interfaces for motion control products - 40%
• Build new application features and enhance existing desktop software platforms - 25%
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to support device integration and functionality - 15%
• Improve application performance, usability, and overall system reliability - 10%
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical design initiatives - 10%

The Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer-sponsored contributions
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Long-term career growth within a technically focused and innovation-driven organization

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