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Oceaneering

Staff Software Engineer

Oceaneering, Elkridge, Maryland, United States, 21075

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Staff Software Engineer

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 that meet electrical, mechanical and CONOPs needs. 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 burn to lifecycle management of fielded systems. This position would be expected to handle the entire range of need and ideally have a solid depth of understanding of underwater technologies, including electronics, embedded computers, electrical/power, and mechanical systems. Duties And 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 the electrical and mechanical leads, customer, and program manager. 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 for hardware such as navigation units, board stacks, and power monitors. Support software testing on the factory floor, offsite, and offshore. 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, interfaces 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 presents 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. Qualifications

ESSENTIAL: 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. Experience with the following programming languages: C, C++, C# and/or Java. 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 a United States Government Department of Defense Security Clearance. Must be a US citizen. PREFERED: Experience developing in underwater vehicle or robotic software frameworks and expanding framework capabilities. Experience working on Department of Defense software efforts. Experience with Linux OS or bare metal firmware. Experience with microprocessors and single-board computer (SBC) based control systems that interface to sensors and hardware (e.g. cameras, navigation sensors, valve packs, other boards). Ability to implement and debug communication protocols including: UDP and multicast, TCP, serial protocols, SPI, I2C, CAN, etc. Experience with microservices based architectures utilizing containerization and orchestration. Experience with PLC development, scripting languages and or Qt. Experience with Jira and Git. Experience with UI/UX design. Ability to setup simple bench testing environments for communication links, board power, analog devices, etc. Understanding of fiber optic communications. Proficiency using lab measurement devices such as oscilloscopes or multimeters. Additional Information

This position is Hybrid - Remote and will require commuting to a designated office. Hybrid work schedules are determined by the hiring manager based on business need. 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. Annualized pay rate for this position is: $145,000 - $195,500. 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 factors. How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.