Staff Software Engineer

About the position

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 efforts. 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 will work closely with software leads to ensure development of a new system follows best practices and the documented design. These components will primarily be written in C++ and executing on an air-gapped orchestrated environment provided by another co-contractor.

Responsibilities

• Interface lead for integration of OTECH containers on co-contractor provided cluster computing architecture.
• Manage CI/CD from a development and test perspective.
• Function as C++ SME to ensure product follows documented design.
• Provide feedback on and help guide architecture decisions.
• Align and help manage sprint content towards overarching quarterly programmatic goals.
• Responsible for configuration management of the program's development lab in Hanover.
• Actively interface with other engineering leads, program managers and external stakeholders.
• Help maintain project CDRL's, including requirements management, software documentation, unit testing, software safety testing, and software qualification testing.
• Support software testing on the factory floor, offsite, and offshore.
• 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.

Requirements

• BS Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline. Commensurate experience will be considered.
• 10+ years of practical experience in software engineering.
• C++ Subject Matter Expert.
• Experience with orchestrated environments.
• Experience with Linux OS, preferably RedHat Enterprise.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, ideally within Github and Artifactory.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working on DoD products.
• Experience working with robotic or underwater systems.
• Comfortable interfacing with components such as sensors, actuators or single board computers.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness
• Mental Health
• Retirement Savings
• Life and Disability
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program