Software Safety Systems Engineer

About the role

The Software Safety Engineer will be the primary resource for system safety needs on Oceaneering Technologies' robotic and autonomous underwater vehicles. The role focuses on implementing and overseeing software safety programs that comply with MIL-STD-882 and other government safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Implement a software safety program for one or more programs, including safety plans, hazard analyses, and assessment reports.
• Provide direction and oversight for Level of Rigor tasks based on software criticality.
• Track and report software statement/branch coverage metrics and maintain safety‑related artefacts.
• Act as an independent safety reviewer, prepare and present material at customer‑facing safety working groups and design reviews.
• Coordinate implementation of software safety programs across OTECH to ensure methodological consistency.

Required profile

• BS degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of practical experience in systems, safety, software, or quality engineering.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance; must be a U.S. citizen.

Required skills

• Proficiency in C, C++, C#, Python and/or Java.
• Experience with safety standards such as MIL‑STD‑882E.
• Familiarity with VectorCAST, Jacoco, McCabe, MSTest, NUnit, Jira and GitHub.

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, wellness, mental health, retirement savings, life and disability coverage.
• Paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program.
• Competitive salary range of $94,100 – $141,100 per year.