Robotics Software Engineer

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

Job summary

Oceaneering in Houston seeks a Robotics Software Engineer to join the New Products Development team. You will design, implement, and test software across multiple projects for subsea robotics and related automation applications, collaborating with hardware and systems teams.

The role involves prototyping, validating algorithms, and supporting field testing with occasional travel up to 10%. Office-based with flexibility to work virtually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Software Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience integrating multiple software modules.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with C++ or Python.
• Minimum 1 year experience with electrical/electronic circuits.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and test software across multiple projects.
• Work across the robotics stack to solve land and sea robotics challenges.
• Test algorithms on robots, both internal to the software system 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 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.

Skills

C++

Python

Software integration

Electrical circuits

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Software Engineering or relevant field

Tools

GitHub

SCRUM

Job description

Purpose

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

Purpose

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.

Location

• Role will be office based with flexibility to work virtually.
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Functions

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

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Software 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 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

An individual should demonstrate following competencies & qualities to be able to perform this role successfully:

• 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
• 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.