Systems Engineer III
Oceaneering International
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Chesapeake, VA · Posted July 30, 2026
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About the job
The Project Systems Engineer leverages a strong foundation in systems engineering to guide the division’s engineering and design activities under the supervision of the Design Engineering Manager. This role requires effective collaboration with Oceaneering personnel and customers to ensure engineering solutions meet client requirements. The Project Systems Engineer provides leadership in developing systems engineering models and documentation, including concepts of operations, requirements specifications, interface control documents and drawings, hazard analyses, and test plans and procedures.
Analyze user requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop comprehensive system requirements specifications.
Lead and execute system development and implementation planning using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies, including requirements, structure and behavior diagrams, simulations, and traceability demonstrations.
Prepare and maintain model- and document-based concepts of operations, interface control documents, hazard analyses, and test plans and procedures.
Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary engineering team, including experts in naval architecture, mechanical, electrical, software, and cybersecurity engineering.
Exhibit excellent technical judgment, attention to detail, and a holistic perspective in system design.
Develop innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
Review progress and evaluate outcomes of work performed by self and others.
Prepare reports and present findings to management and clients.
Travel may be required.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Software, or Systems Engineering required.
Master’s degree in Systems Engineering preferred.
Object Modeling Group (OMG) Systems Modeling Language (SysML) certification preferred.
Proficiency in SysML and familiarity with SysMLv2, Unified Architecture Framework (UAF), Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Unified Modeling Language (UML), and Service-oriented Architecture Modeling Language (SoaML).
Full life-cycle engineering and/or operational experience with U.S. Department of Defense systems preferred.
Experience in verification and validation with Navy, U.S. Government, and/or commercial approval authorities.
Minimum of 5 years practical experience in Systems Engineering, including: Contributing to systems engineering documentation such as plans, initial capabilities documents, requirements specifications, and interface control documents.
Managing system requirements and derived requirements to ensure production systems align with defined architectures.
Developing large-scale, federated MBSE models with multiple modeling teams, encompassing logical, physical, and implementation models with traceability.
Modeling complex hardware and software systems-of-systems from multiple viewpoints for diverse audiences.
Advancing digital thread capabilities in accordance with digital engineering execution plans.
Assisting in the development and allocation of system and functional requirements to hardware, software, facility, and personnel components.
Participating in the creation of system engineering documentation.
Addressing system requirements and stakeholder needs, including logically inferred and implied functions essential to system effectiveness.
Proficiency with Cameo Systems Modeler/MagicDraw, Jira, and Confluence.
Working knowledge of requirements management software (Jama, CRADLE, DOORS, etc.).
Ability to perform in an ISO-9000 rated company within a dynamic and demanding environment.
U.S. citizenship required; must be able to obtain a security clearance.
Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.
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