Software Engineering - Software Engineer - P3

OSI Maritime Systems; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative Culture

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Growth Opportunities

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

OSI Maritime Systems is hiring a Software Engineer 3 to design, develop, test, and maintain OSI software products. You will work with multidisciplinary engineers to deliver software to end users, emphasizing collaboration and ownership.

Requires 4–6 years in software, real-time interfaces, and strong skills in C/C++ on Windows with 2D/3D graphics, OpenGL, GPS, TCP/IP, and real-time systems. Occasional travel and security clearance are expected.

Qualifications

• Education: degree in Computer Science, Software, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics or Mathematics.
• 4–6 years in a software environment with real-time interfaces to external systems.
• Experience in ISO 9001 compliant software engineering is an asset; defense/aerospace exposure is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Follows OSI’s SDLC, documented processes, coding standards, ISO-9001 guidelines, and safety procedures.
• Develops high-quality C/C++ code, uses version control, participates in peer reviews, fixes defects and tickets.
• Prepares software specifications, manages requirements for new features, designs and estimates work.
• Identifies and resolves technical challenges; communicates deadlines, risks, and project objectives.
• Produces technical documentation and supports multidisciplinary teams and sales.
• May support concept-phase activities, prototypes, test procedures, lab setup, deployment, and customer support at sites or ships.
• May act as Technical Lead by delegating work and reporting status to the Project Manager.
• Provides technical guidance, onboarding, and buddy-program support for new staff.
• Interfaces professionally with customers, prioritizes requests, and supports usability, safety, and security.
• Recommends improvements to software development guidelines and tools.

Skills

C/C++ development

Windows

OpenGL

GPS

TCP/IP

Real-time systems

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001 awareness

Job description

Who are we?

At OSI Maritime Systems, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class navigation and bridge systems. With decades of experience serving military customers, we remain at the forefront of innovation in the maritime industry. Our collaborative and dynamic environment ensures every team member contributes to advancing marine safety and operational excellence. With a global presence, we are proud to have offices in Canada, UK, Taiwan, Australia and Germany.

Who are we?

At OSI Maritime Systems, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class navigation and bridge systems. With decades of experience serving military customers, we remain at the forefront of innovation in the maritime industry. Our collaborative and dynamic environment ensures every team member contributes to advancing marine safety and operational excellence. With a global presence, we are proud to have offices in Canada, UK, Taiwan, Australia and Germany.

The Software Engineer 3 applies the principles of software engineering to design, develop, test, and maintain our OSI software products. The Software Engineer has the primary responsibility to provide a successful implementation of the assigned software modules. The Software Engineer will collaborate with a team of multidisciplinary engineers and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of our software products to our end users and customers. Our Engineers have a focus on collaboration, and assist their team with devising innovative technical solutions and removing roadblocks. As a group, the engineers work together to complete software development activities through the full software lifecycle. To do this the Software Engineer must demonstrate strong communication skills and interpersonal skills. The OSI Software Engineer exhibits professionalism, integrity, and ownership.

What will you do?

• Follows OSI’s SDLC, documented processes, training, coding standards, software engineering best practices, ISO-9001-compliant development guidelines, and workplace operating, environmental, health and safety procedures.
• Develops high-quality C/C++ source code, maintains all development in version control, participates in peer reviews, and corrects defects, system problem reports, and customer tickets.
• Prepares software specifications, manages requirements for new features, produces and updates detailed designs, estimates work, supports technical work breakdown, and helps define scope.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves diverse technical challenges; demonstrates ownership by removing roadblocks, communicating deadlines and technical risks, and committing to project objectives, schedules, and budgets.
• Produces technical documentation, reviews project documentation and Technical Publications materials, and provides subject matter expertise to multidisciplinary and sales teams.
• May support concept-phase activities, prototypes, use cases, Test Team activities, test procedures, lab setup, deployment, and customer support at sites or ships.
• May act as Technical Lead by delegating and tracking work, supporting team morale, removing team roadblocks, and reporting team status to the Project Manager.
• Provides technical guidance, mentoring, onboarding, and buddy-program support for new staff.
• Interfaces professionally with customers, prioritizes customer requests, and supports usability, safety, and security issue resolution.
• Recommends improvements to software development guidelines, tools, and standards, and assists with creating and rolling out process improvements.
  
  

What will you bring?

• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Software, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics or Mathematics.
• Experience: 4-6 years’ experience in a software environment; experience in developing real-time interfaces to external systems; experience working in an ISO 9001 compliant software engineering environment would be an asset; experience in the defense or aerospace domains is an asset
• Technical Skills: Experience in C/C++ development under Windows in areas such as 2D/3D graphics, Open GL, TCP/IP, GPS, UDP Multicast, and real-time systems are highly desirable; ability to understand and work with complex software requirement specifications; strong theoretical and algorithmic background with experience in mathematical and/or geospatial applications; ability to assist with analysis and design of solutions for algorithmically complex requirements;
• Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Uses strong communication skills to ask questions, provide technical solutions and help build a strong team environment; Ability to learn quickly and work well under pressure in a high paced, challenging environment; strong team work skills; takes full ownership of any mistakes that are made and corrects the situation.
• Other: Required to obtain security clearance; occasional travel; knowledge of marine navigation concepts and systems is an asset
  
  

Why work for OSI?

• Collaborative Culture: Work with a talented and supportive team that values innovation and teamwork.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: OSI is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best.
• Growth Opportunities: We invest in our employees' professional development and career growth with an annual employee driven development program.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy health, dental, RSP, vacation and a healthy work-life balance environment!
  
  

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