BS Degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent experience
10+ years of software engineering experience focused on simulation architecture
Proficiency in Unity, C++, and C#
Experience with physics and mathematical concepts for simulating complex systems
Strong communication skills for documentation and presentations
Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance
Must be a US citizen
Responsibilities
Lead simulation architecture efforts across multiple programs
Collaborate with the simulation architecture team on change requests and technology roadmaps
Enforce software engineering best practices across simulation projects
Interface with program management and stakeholders to translate requirements into architectural solutions
Participate in developing program-based documentation and testing artifacts
Understand program operations and engineering design impacts
Respond to management and customer requests, prioritizing tasks effectively
Draft technical statements of work and engineering estimates
Represent OTECH in customer meetings, preparing and presenting technical reports
Provide architectural guidance and mentorship on individual projects
Benefits
Health and Wellness programs
Mental Health support
Retirement Savings plans
Life and Disability insurance
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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
About Oceaneering International
Oceaneering International, Inc. is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore oil and gas industry, with a focus on deepwater applications. The company's services and products are marketed worldwide to oil and gas companies, government agencies, and firms in the aerospace, marine engineering, and construction industries. Oceaneering International operates through five segments: Remotely Operated Vehicles, Subsea Products, Subsea Projects, Asset Integrity, and Advanced Technologies. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
