Principle Software Architect

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 Principal Software Architect position serves as a crucial member of the Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) group. Principal Engineers are expected to function as subject manager experts across multiple projects, proposals, studies and efforts. This role is vital to ensuring software solutions meet electrical, mechanical and CONOPs needs. The ideal candidate will do so with an outlook addressing current and future 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 a quick burn to lifecycle management of fielded systems. This position would be expected to handle the entire range of need. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in software architecture of underwater systems.

Duties And Responsibilities

- Apply working knowledge of the software lifecycle to develop and lead software efforts.

- Representative for working groups with co-contractors and customer with an emphasis on facilitating external interface designs.

- Make, implement and reinforce decisions for designing and maintaining a software architecture that meets system requirements and needs.

- Lead small teams, with an emphasis on nascent efforts.

- Guide system development and implementation planning through preparation of concept of operations, interfaces control documents, hazard analysis, and test plans and procedures.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- Principal 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 a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline. Commensurate experience will be considered.

- 15+ years of practical experience in software engineering.

- Previous experience with architecting software solutions.

- Experience with pub/sub or distributed system environments.

- Experience designing and verifying the software solution meets requirements.

- Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 environment.

- 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 (active clearances preferred, but not prerequisite).

- Must be a US citizen.

PREFERRED:

- Experience working on DoD programs.

- Experience working with robotic or underwater systems.

- Experience with containers and orchestrated environments.

- Subject matter expert in C/C++.

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, BENEFITS AND WORK SCHEDULE:

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: $161,500- $218,500.

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.