Software Engineer, Systems Engineer

Position: Staff Software Engineer
Location: Hanover

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 Staff Software Engineer position serves as a vital member of the Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) group. This role serves as a key contributor to web technology development efforts. Developers in this position are expected to lead critical aspects of front-end development and influence project direction through their expertise. This role is essential to ensuring that web-based applications meet high standards of quality, usability, and performance.

The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership by mentoring junior developers and driving best practices across the team.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical leader within the software group by shaping development policies, mentoring team members, and supporting functional management responsibilities.
• Lead small software development teams and guide strategic planning and decision-making.
• Review progress, evaluate results, and prepare reports for management and clients.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes and implement best practices.
• Apply working knowledge of the software lifecycle to develop and lead software efforts.
• Design and maintain scalable, efficient software architecture, including React.js solutions.
• Lead the development of high-impact features and ensure the highest standards of code quality and performance.
• Identify and address technical issues proactively and devise innovative solutions when conventional approaches are insufficient.
• Actively interface with electrical and mechanical leads, customers, and program managers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Analyze user requirements, concept of operations documents, and system architectures to develop system specifications.
• Ensure project CDRLs are delivered and accepted by the customer, including requirements management, documentation, unit testing, safety testing, and qualification testing.
• Support software testing on the factory floor, offsite, and offshore.
• Guide system development and implementation planning through preparation of concept of operations, interface control documents, hazard analysis, and test plans.
• Anticipate occasional work outside normal hours due to demanding schedules.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL :

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics); equivalent experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of practical experience in software engineering.
• Extensive experience with React.js and JavaScript.
• Proven ability to architect and deliver complex user interface solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document, present, and convey engineering concepts effectively to team members…