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Project Software Engineer

OTECH produces and maintains unique underwater systems – typically for US Navy and other US Government Department of Defense customers.  Our projects are all one-of-a-kind. Projects range from quick burn to lifecycle management of fielded systems. This position would yield a solid depth of understanding of the software lifecycle and how it best applies to the entire fielded system.

ESSENTIAL:

  • BS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
  • Commensurate experience will be considered.
  • 5+ years of practical experience in software engineering.
  • Experience with one or more of the following programming REACT, C, C++, or C#. 
  • 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.

:

  • Experience developing in underwater vehicle or robotic software frameworks and expanding framework capabilities.
  • Experience working on Department of Defense software efforts.
  • Experience with microservices based architectures utilizing containerization and orchestration.
  • Experience with UI/UX design.
  • Experience with Linux OS or bare metal firmware.
  • Experience with microprocessors and single-board computer (SBC) based control systems that interface to sensors and hardware (e.g. cameras, navigation sensors, valve packs, other boards). 
  • Ability to implement and debug communication protocols including: UDP and multicast, TCP, serial protocols, SPI, I2C, CAN, etc.
  • Experience with Jira and Git.
  • Ability to setup simple bench testing environments for communication links, board power, analog devices, etc. 
  • Proficiency using lab measurement devices such as oscilloscopes or multimeters.

 

EEO:

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to , , , , (including ), , , , veteran status, , genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

  • Apply working knowledge of software lifecycle to develop and begin leading software efforts.
  • Implement decisions for designing and maintaining software architecture.
  • Actively interface with other engineering leads, program managers and external customers.
  • Key contributor to creation, maintenance and acceptance of project CDRL’s.  This includes requirements management, software documentation, unit testing, software safety testing, and software qualification testing.  
  • Contribute to trade studies for hardware such as navigation units, board stacks, and power monitors. 
  • Support software testing on the factory floor, offsite, and offshore.
  • Perform analysis of user requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications.
  • Guide system development and implementation planning through preparation of concept of operations, interfaces control documents, hazard analysis, and test plans and procedures.
  • Displays excellent technical judgment, attention to detail, and ability to look at the “big picture” in system design.
  • Demonstrates ability to devise innovative solutions to problems when conventional solutions are insufficient.
  • Prepares reports and presents results to management and client.
  • Schedules can be demanding throughout the year and occasional work outside normal working hours should be anticipated.
  • Mentorship of junior team members.

ADDITIONAL
Additional duties as assigned.

Project Software Engineer

Maryland
Full time

Published on 04/30/2026

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