2026 Software Engineering Intern

Company Profile

Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) develops, manufactures, and operates customized marine systems, shipboard equipment, subsea vehicles, and engineered solutions for commercial and U.S. military vessels.

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.

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, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

The Software Engineering Intern is an important member of the Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) group that aids in getting our vehicles and software to the field. The level of work assigned to an intern is commensurate with their experience and may involve the following: graphical user interface writing and/or debugging, firmware writing and/or debugging for microprocessors and single-board computers, bench testing of various code and equipment, unit testing, vehicle test support, and writing software documentation.

Given the wide variety of available tasking, this position is Hybrid – Remote but will require commuting to a designated office. Hybrid work schedules are determined by the hiring manager based on business need.

Duties And Responsibilities

- Learn and apply the software development lifecycle.

- Work as part of a team to meet customer requirements and deliverables.

- Write software that adheres to the defined software architecture.

- Create and/or maintain documents pertaining to the software lifecycle.

- Actively interface with the software lead and team.

- Learn about underwater technologies and how they relate to engineering choices.

- Gain an understanding of the Oceaneering organization.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL:

- Must be a US citizen.

- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program (as a rising junior or senior) or a Master’s degree program.

- Ability to work full-time during defined internship period.

- A strong interest in robotics and/or underwater robotics.

- Familiarity with at least one high-level programming language such as C, C++, C#, or Java.

- Familiarity with an integrated development environment (IDE) such as Visual Studio, Eclipse, or IntelliJ.

- Desire to ask questions and seek answers to further your growth.

- Basic proficiency with Microsoft 365 environment.

Preferred

- 3.0+ cumulative GPA in a STEM degree program.

- Experience with Python or other scripting languages.

- Experience with React, ROS or Qt.

- Experience working with a group or team in a technical setting.

- Experience with Wireshark or other network packet analysis software.

- Experience troubleshooting electrical circuits using multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and other test tools.

- Understanding of networking topics involving switches, routers, firewalls, etc.

- Hands-on experience with hardware interfaces, embedded processor architectures, microcontrollers, I/O device drivers, and board support packages.

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.

Pay Rate

Base pay rate for this position is $30.00.

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 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.