Software Engineer IV, Analysis

Oceaneering; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 138,300 - 207,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead software efforts and shape the architecture for underwater vehicle data analysis tools. The role involves close collaboration with government and defense customers, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering robust software for critical mission systems.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of software experience, a BS in a technical field, and proficiency in C#, relational databases, and CI/CD processes.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field; commensurate experience considered.
• 8+ years of practical software engineering experience.
• Proficiency with a .NET language, preferably C#.
• Relational database programming proficiency.
• Designing software architecture for multiple environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in team leadership.
• Experience with basic project management.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for documenting and presenting concepts.
• Ability to obtain Security+ or CASP+ certification.
• Ability to obtain DoD security clearance.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Lead software efforts and contribute to software lifecycle activities.
• Design and maintain software architecture.
• Lead small software development teams.
• Collaborate with customers and program management to define requirements and solutions.
• Ensure delivery and acceptance of CD RLs, documentation, testing, and qualification testing.
• Lead trade studies and software testing in remote or customer sites (Suitland, MD).
• Provide software support to users at the customer facility.
• Analyze requirements and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements.
• Prepare operation concepts, interface control documents, hazard analyses, and test plans.
• Mentor junior team members and help enforce software development policies.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting

Team leadership

Excellent communications

Education

BS Degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

C#

Relational databases

Jira

Git

ArcGIS Pro SDKs

CI/CD (GitHub Actions)

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Description

The Staff Software Engineer position serves as a vital member of the Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) group. Staff Engineers are expected to function as lead or key contributors on software and engineering efforts and proposals. This role is vital to producing software solutions and making solid architectural decisions to support the longevity and maintainability of the system.

OTECH produces and maintains unique underwater systems – typically for US Navy and other US Government Department of Defense customers. Our projects are all one‑of‑a‑kind. Projects range from quick burns to lifecycle management of fielded systems. This role requires developing and supporting analytical tools for data collected from underwater vehicles. The ideal candidate for this position is a self‑starter who is an effective communicator with excellent critical‑thinking skills and a strong background in geospatial technologies. This position would be expected to handle the entire range of need and ideally have a solid depth of understanding of underwater data collection systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply working knowledge of the software lifecycle to develop and lead software efforts.
• Make and implement decisions for designing and maintaining software architecture.
• Lead small software development teams.
• Actively interface with other teams, customers, and program management to define the need and design the solution.
• Ensure project CDRL’s are delivered and accepted by the customer. This includes requirements management, software documentation, unit testing, software safety testing, and software qualification testing.
• Lead trade studies.
• Support software testing both in remote development environments as well as onsite at the customer facility in Suitland, Maryland.
• Provide software technical support to users at the customer facility.
• Perform analysis of user requirements, concept of operations documents, and high‑level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications.
• Guide system development and implementation planning through preparation of concept of operations, interface control documents, hazard analysis, and test plans and procedures.
• Display excellent technical judgment, attention to detail, and ability to look at the big picture in system design.
• Demonstrate ability to devise innovative solutions to problems when conventional solutions are insufficient.
• Review progress and evaluate results of work accomplished by self and others.
• Prepare reports and present results to management and client.
• Schedules can be demanding throughout the year and occasional work outside normal working hours should be anticipated.

Staff Engineers are also expected to take a leadership role within the software group. This includes helping craft and enforce policies and procedures for software development, and mentorship of junior team members. Candidates may, if they wish, include a brief description of a geospatial mapping tool or feature they particularly enjoy at the top of their resume. This is entirely optional and is provided only for applicants who feel it highlights their experience.

Essential Qualifications

• BS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field. Commensurate experience will be considered.
• 8+ years of practical experience in software engineering.
• Proficiency with a .NET programming language, preferably C#.
• Proficiency with relational database programming.
• Proficiency with designing software architecture for a variety of working environments.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in team leadership.
• Experience with basic project management.
• Solid written and oral communications skills, including ability to effectively document, convey, and present engineering concepts and products to team members and customers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Security+ or CASP+ certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Government Department of Defense Security Clearance.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing in underwater vehicle or robotic software frameworks and expanding framework capabilities.
• Experience working on Department of Defense software efforts.
• Experience with Jira and Git.
• Experience with UI/UX design.
• Experience setting up CI/CD process (e.g. GitHub Actions and Artifactory).
• Experience with Software Testing methodologies.
• Experience with both Desktop Application and Service Oriented software development.
• Experience with Geospatial systems and mapping technologies.
• Experience with ESRI and ARCGIS Pro SDKs.
• Experience with Binary Device and Sensor protocols.
• Familiarity with video and audio codecs.
• Familiarity with web‑based UI development.

Additional

• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Compensation

$138,300.00 - $207,500.00

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.

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.

About The Team

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments – from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost‑effective systems that meet our customers’ challenges – from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.