Software Engineer IV – Analysis

About the role

The Staff Software Engineer is a key member of the Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) group, leading software and engineering efforts for unique underwater systems used by US Navy and DoD customers. The role focuses on developing analytical tools for data collected from underwater vehicles and making architectural decisions that ensure long‑term system maintainability.

Key responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to software development projects, including architecture design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Interface with customers, program management, and cross‑functional teams to define needs and design solutions.
• Deliver project CDRLs, manage requirements, produce documentation, and conduct unit, safety, and qualification testing.
• Lead trade studies, support testing in remote and onsite environments, and provide technical support at the customer facility.
• Perform analysis of user requirements, concept of operations, and high‑level system architectures to develop specifications and test plans.

Required profile

• BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of software engineering experience, preferably with .NET/C# and relational databases.
• US citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and Security+ or CASP+ certification.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and proven team‑leadership experience.

Required skills

• .NET development (C#)
• Relational database programming
• Microsoft 365 environment
• Jira and Git version control
• CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Artifactory)
• UI/UX design and web‑based UI development
• Software testing methodologies
• Desktop application and service‑oriented development
• Geospatial systems, ESRI and ArcGIS Pro SDKs
• Underwater vehicle/robotic software frameworks
• Binary device and sensor protocols, video/audio codecs

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, wellness, mental health, retirement savings, life and disability insurance.
• Paid maternity, parental leave and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program.
• Competitive salary range $138,300 – $207,500 per year.