OTECH is seeking a Simulation Technical Lead & Architect to drive the technical vision and architectural integrity of our simulation efforts. This role will split time across multiple program efforts, leading simulation architecture design while serving as a bridge to align program specific needs with our company simulation environment. The ideal candidates will balance hands-on technical leadership, framework governance and stakeholder coordination to ensure scalability and reusability of high-performing simulation solutions.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead simulation architecture efforts across multiple programs, establishing scalable design patterns and promoting software reuse and modularity in accordance with data rights restrictions
- Collaborate directly with the Oceaneering-wide simulation architecture team, coordinating OTECH change requests, features needs and technology roadmaps.
- Enforce software engineering best practices, design patterns and process compliance across multiple concurrent simulation efforts
- Actively interface with program management, engineering leads and external stakeholders to translate project requirements into robust architectural solutions
- Participate in development of program based CDRL’s such as requirements, design documentation, software qualification testing and software release artifacts.
- Understand program concept of operations and effects of engineering design choices.
- Respond to program management and customer requests, appropriately prioritizing tasking across competing efforts.
- Draft technical statements of work (SoW’s), work breakdown structures and engineering estimates for simulation efforts.
- Function as OTECH simulation representative at customer meetings, including preparing and presenting technical reports.
- Act as OTECH Simulation Technical Lead on individual projects, providing architectural guidance, code reviews and mentorship to staff.
- Progress report preparation and execution of plans to address emergent issues. Demanding schedules can occur throughout the year, flexibility to support occasional work outside normal working hours is anticipated.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications
- BS Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline. Commensurate experience will be considered.
- 10+ years of practical software engineering experience with a heavy, proven emphasis on simulation architecture.
- Proficiency with Unity, C++ and C#.
- Experience applying physics and mathematical concepts to simulating complex physical systems, kinematics and sensors.
- 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.
- Must be a US citizen.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience building complex, production-ready applications or SDKs with the Unity gaming engine.
- Experience functioning as a Product Owner, SDK Architect or System Architect for shared software libraries.
- Experience in the field of ocean engineering, maritime systems, robotics or DoD programs.
- Familiarity with robotics application of sensors and simulation environments.
- Familiarity with communication protocols and middleware (e.g. Modbus, MQTT, gRPC).
- Familiarity with cross platform development tools (e.g. Qt)
- Experience deploying, optimizing and debugging simulation software in both Windows and Linux environments.
- Experience with UI/UX for user interface configuration.
- Experience creating and managing CI/CD pipelines using Github, Artifactory, or similar toolsets.
- Understanding of software data rights and assertions such as unlimited, limited, restricted or government purpose rights.
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.
Compensation $136,600.00 - $207,500.00
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, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.
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 factor.
