Software Engineer IV, Unity Lead
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. Oceaneering International scores A on the Alion truth index.
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