Software Engineer

 

At OSI Maritime Systems, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class navigation and bridge systems. With decades of experience serving military customers, we remain at the forefront of innovation in the maritime industry. Our collaborative and dynamic environment ensures every team member contributes to advancing marine safety and operational excellence. With a global presence, we are proud to have offices in Canada, UK, Taiwan, Australia and Germany.

The Software Engineer applies the principles of software engineering to design, develop, test, and maintain our OSI software products. The Software Engineer has the primary responsibility to provide a successful implementation of the assigned software modules. The Software Engineer will collaborate with a team of multidisciplinary engineers and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of our software products to our end users and customers. Our Engineers have a focus on collaboration, and assist their team with devising innovative technical solutions and removing roadblocks. As a group, the engineers work together to complete software development activities through the full software lifecycle. To do this the Software Engineer must demonstrate strong communication skills and interpersonal skills. The OSI Software Engineer exhibits professionalism, integrity, and ownership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows the SDLC, Software Development Lifecycle using Software Engineering best practices as described in the OSI documented processes and training. Follows the coding standards and best practices to write high quality source code in C and C++. Participates in peer reviews of the source code and ensures all development is maintained in the version control repository.
• Prepares software specifications and manages requirements for new software features.
• Produces software detailed designs and makes regular updates to the design documents when changes are made.
• Maintains the code by correcting defects (bugs) and troubleshooting system problem reports and customer tickets.
• Demonstrates full ownership for their work, resolving road blocks, and communicates deadlines and technical challenges to their Technical Lead or Manager.
• Produces software estimates and participates in technical work breakdown and defining scope.
• Identifies, analyses, and resolves diverse software technical challenges.
• Commits to project objectives and meeting the project schedule and budgets.
• Provides technical expertise and reviews of documentation including the publications developed by the Technical Publication group.
• Produces software technical documentation which supports the project or department needs.
• May participate in the concept phase including the creation of prototypes or use cases.
• May support the Test Team activities including running test procedures and supporting lab setup or deployment may assistance is required.
• Provides technical guidance and mentoring to new staff including participation in onboarding and the buddy program.
• May interface and provide support and assistance to customers while visiting sites or ships.
• Demonstrates professionalism when interfacing with customer and prioritizes customer requests.
• Commits to prioritizing and correcting Usability, Safety and Security concerns.
• Complies with OSI’s established ISO-9001-compliant development guidelines and standards
• Follows and ensures workplace operating and environmental, health and safety procedures and guideline

KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Software, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics or Mathematics.
• Experience: 2-4 years’ experience in a software environment; experience in developing real-time interfaces to external systems; experience working in an ISO 9001 compliant software engineering environment would be an asset; experience in the defense or aerospace domains is an asset
• Technical Skills: Experience in C/C++ development under Windows; Experience in areas such as 2D/3D graphics,
• Open GL, TCP/IP, GPS, UDP Multicast, and real-time systems are highly desirable; ability to understand and work with complex software requirement specifications; strong theoretical and algorithmic background with experience in mathematical and/or geospatial applications; ability to assist with analysis and design of solutions for algorithmically complex requirements; Ability to learn quickly
• Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Uses strong communication skills to ask questions, provide technical solutions and help build a strong team environment
• Ability to work well under pressure in a high paced, challenging environment; strong team work skills; takes full ownership of any mistakes that are made and corrects the situation.
• Other: Required to obtain security clearance; occasional travel; knowledge of marine navigation concepts and systems is an asset

 

• Collaborative Culture: Work with a talented and supportive team that values innovation and teamwork.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: OSI is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best.
• Growth Opportunities: We invest in our employees' professional development and career growth with an annual employee driven development program.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy health, dental, RSP, vacation and a healthy work-life balance environment!

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