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Test Engineer II

Oceaneering
Hanover, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2026
Job Description

Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) is seeking a motivated early ‑ career Test Engineer to support the development, integration, and testing of advanced subsea robotic systems for demanding customers. This role is ideal for an engineer with foundational hands ‑ on experience who is eager to learn, contribute to multidisciplinary teams, and gain exposure to real-world testing in challenging ocean environments.

The engineer in this role will assist senior staff with system integration, verification and validation activities, troubleshooting, and field operations for underwater robotic platforms and payloads.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in integrating hardware, software, and sensors into subsea systems
  • Support planning and execution of laboratory, dockside, and at-sea testing
  • Conduct basic troubleshooting of electromechanical and embedded systems
  • Collect, analyze, and organize test data for reporting and documentation
  • Contribute to the development of test procedures, checklists, and verification artifacts
  • Participate in field testing, including system deployments and data collection
  • Maintain configuration control, documentation, and adherence to engineering processes
  • Collaborate with systems, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams

Essential

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited institution in Electrical, Computer, Robotics, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering. Other relevant technical BS degrees considered in addition to significant commensurate experience.
  • 2 to 10 years of practical experience integrating and testing electromechanical systems.
  • Basic understanding of electromechanical systems or embedded software.
  • Familiarity with test equipment, data acquisition tools, and lab instrumentation.
  • Ability to travel for testing, including at-sea operations.
  • US citizenship is required. Minimum ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred

  • Experience with underwater robotics, maritime systems, and oceanographic sensors or instruments.
  • Exposure to system integration, verification, and validation.
  • Contributions to the development of systems documentation including test plans, procedures, readiness reviews, and requirements verification traceability matrices.
  • Familiarity with requirements managements tools.
  • Basic familiarity with MATLAB, Python, or similar.
  • Hands-on lab, prototyping, or field-testing experience.
  • Active secret or above security clearance with CI polygraph.
  • Experience working DoD contracts.

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 $80,600.00 - $121,000.00

About Us

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.

About The Team

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments – from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers’ challenges – from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

Salary : $80,600 - $121,000

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