Robotics Software Engineer

Oceaneering; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to join the New Products Development core team, contributing to prototyping and testing software for subsea robotics and automation across multiple business units.

The role involves designing, developing, integrating, and testing software across projects, collaborating with hardware and software teams, and ensuring quality delivery while interacting with customers. Office-based with flexibility to work virtually, in Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software/Electrical Engineering or relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience with integrating multiple software modules.
• Minimum 1 year experience with C++ or Python in academic or professional settings.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with electrical and electronic circuits.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and test software on a variety of assignments across multiple projects.
• Work across the robotics stack to solve challenges in land and sea-based robotics.
• Test algorithms that run on our robots, both internal and client facing.
• Create and execute software test plans to deliver quality software.
• Create prototypes and proofs of concepts for new features.
• Support testing of prototypes and document results.
• Work with system and product teams to ensure quality software delivery.
• Interact with customer representatives to define and manage customer expectations.

Skills

C++

Python

Electrical circuits

Education

B.S. in Software/Electrical Eng

Job description

Job Description

The Robotics Software Engineer will be a key member of the New Products Development core team and play a critical role in the success of prototyping and testing new product and service offerings for our commercial business units in subsea robotics, material handling automation, and in people mover applications, among others.

Job Description

The Robotics Software Engineer will be a key member of the New Products Development core team and play a critical role in the success of prototyping and testing new product and service offerings for our commercial business units in subsea robotics, material handling automation, and in people mover applications, among others.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL

• Design, develop, implement, and test software on a variety of assignments across multiple projects.


• Work across the robotics stack to solve challenging problems in land and sea-based robotics.


• Test algorithms that run on our robots, both internal to the software system and client facing.


• Create and execute software test plans to deliver quality software


• Create prototypes and proof of concepts for new features


• Support testing of prototype and document results


• Work with system and product teams to ensure quality software delivery


• Interact with customer representatives to define and manage customer expectations.

Additional

• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Reporting Relationship

• Manager – Software Manager


• May take direction from Project Managers

Location

• Role will be office based with flexibility to work virtually.

Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Software/Electrical Engineering or relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Minimum 1 year experience with integrating multiple software modules


• Minimum 1 Year experience working with C++ or Python in academic or professional environment


• Minimum 1 year of experience working with electrical and electronic circuits in academic or professional environment.


• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

DESIRED

• Preferred to have experience working with C++ or Python.


• Preferred to have experience working with hardware (Motors, controllers, industrial manipulators, sensors etc.).


• Preferred to have experience using GitHub, Agile, SCRUM or other formal processes


• Experience working with complex software and system


• Experience working with Image processing and AI


• Experience in system state machine development and software configuration

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.


• Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals


• Analytical, problem solving & decision-making skills


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage deadlines


• Ability to effectively manage time to meet operational needs and desired outcomes.


• Ability to approach new technologies and open-ended problems

This role involves working with items and technical data subject to ITAR. Candidates must be eligible to lawfully access export-controlled data as a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Green Card holder, or designated protected status)

Ability to travel up to 10%

Working Conditions

This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.

• Mostly indoors during the day and occasionally at night


• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace


• Work surface is stable (flat)

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered LIGHT work.

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

• Lift up to 20 pounds


• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching


• Lift up to 10 pounds


• Standing


• Repetitive movements of arms and hands


• Sit with back supported

About Us

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.