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Software Engineer
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
Software Engineering
Woods Hole, Falmouth, MA, USA
Posted on Oct 10, 2024
Job Summary
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is searching for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)-experienced Software Engineer to join the Oceanographic Systems Lab (OSL) within the Applied Ocean Physics & Engineering Department (AOPE). This is a regular full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for full benefits.OSL is a world leader in AUV technology and operation in many complex oceanographic environments. Military and scientific applications of AUVs are supported by OSL including biologic and physical surveys, mapping, under-ice operations, environmental anomaly detection, and filming megafauna. OSL works with REMUS AUVs developed at WHOI and equipment designed elsewhere, expanding capabilities of the AUVs and the sensors they support. The OSL team operates in a creative and exciting workspace from creation of ideas to deployment in the field. OSL is where the REMUS family of vehicles originated. OSL continues to be a field leading underwater robotics group that solves some of the world’s most difficult problems for the Department of Defense, Science, and Industry.
OSL is recruiting qualified candidates for a position in software engineering in support of applied research and development in underwater robotics, communication, and navigation. The work will involve support of existing systems, electronic design and development of new systems, and troubleshooting at all levels. Specifically, it will require support and development of electronic designs for embedded, microcontroller-based systems and their firmware, and of software for general purpose computers. The position will also involve going to sea to support data collection and experimentation, and post-processing and analysis.
A successful candidate, with little supervision, works creatively and independently to establish objectives, meet deadlines, and complete difficult engineering assignments by demonstrating full competency in one or more engineering areas; assists substantively in planning technical aspects of new developments, as well as design, testing, and use of major system components.
Job Description
Essential Functions & Duties
- Develops major portions of software code with little supervision consisting primarily of milestone progress reviews; frequently acts as Project Engineer on major projects;
- Conducts software developments to support new sensor techniques, autonomous battery-powered instrumentation, control systems for manned and robotic submersibles, etc.;
- Writes complex computer code for use in instrumentation, system modeling, and electronic design
- Develops software to support new sampling methods involving complex mechanical, electrical, or electronic instrumentation
- Plays a significant role in report writing and proposal preparation and may single-author results
- Interacts with scientific and technical staff colleagues to foster research ideas, develop and hone research/experimental skills
- May supervise one or more Engineering Assistants and/or Engineers. Leadership experience in rapid software development is highly desirable.
- With little supervision, works creatively and independently to establish objectives, meet deadlines, and complete difficult engineering assignments by demonstrating full competency in one or more engineering areas; assists substantively in planning technical aspects of experiments, as well as design, testing, and use of major system components.
Required Experience & Education
- Ph.D. in related engineering field, or Master's degree in an engineering or appropriate field with several years of related experience, or Bachelor's degree in an engineering or appropriate field with more than five years of related experience. In the absence of a formal degree, considerable equivalent work experience is required.
- Embedded software experience
- Field experience with AUVs is considered extremely valuable
- Excellent working knowledge of C and/or C++, and several other programming languages, including one or more of: Python, Perl, Linux/Unix shell, or Matlab/Octave.
- Must have experience with rapid software development in a proprietary environment
- Must have firsthand experience of ROS or ROS2 based coding
- Must have experience with git or similar revision control system
- Must be able to work on site at WHOI to scope tasking, work with vehicle design teams, and do proprietary code uploads
- Conceptualizes solutions to robotics and autonomous vehicle software engineering problems
- Develop, calibrate, and test new code designs and techniques to support sea tests
- Can develop computer code to support sea testing on a demanding timeline
- Can troubleshoot code and identify time and scope to repair
- Significant bonus to have rudimentary understanding of AUVs and their applications
- Participates in report writing to document developments and tests. May be tasked to single-author reports and articles
- Should be able to function in a team atmosphere, collaborating on projects and code
- Should value scientific and national security work
- Experience with programming and debugging embedded systems desirable.
Preferred Experience & Education
- Experience with version control within a team software development environment.
- Experience with Linux operating system programming and administration.
- Experience with data analysis.
- Experience working at sea.
Additional Job Requirements
Physical Requirements
Lifting/carrying less than 25lbs
Visual abilities to include near, far, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to distinguish basic colors.
Sea Duty
May work at least 8 hours per day and, at times in excess of 12 hours per day, 7 days per week. Sleep and work hours can deviate from those on land. May be expected to work on watch schedule (such as 8 hours on and 8 hours off or 12 hours on and 8 hours off) for all or part of a cruise or to work as hours are needed to accomplish the planned work.
Travel
Sea travel required, based project needs.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
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This job involves generating and handling Controlled Unclassified Information and requires a SECRET security clearance, all candidates that apply MUST:
- Must be US Citizen (applications that are not will not be considered)
- Must qualify to get a TWIC
- Must be capable of getting a US Security Clearance
- Must have valid driver's license
- Be willing to also control proprietary information and trade secrets
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.