Senior Materials/Software Engineer

Oceanit Laboratories - Honolulu, HI

Full-time - Senior

Honolulu, HI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Materials/Software Engineer at Oceanit Laboratories Inc. is responsible for developing new materials, processes, and technologies that align with the company's growth strategy. This role involves applying scientific and engineering principles to solve complex engineering problems, interface with customers, and lead junior-level scientists and engineers. The position requires a blend of theoretical and experimental research in materials science and software development, aimed at delivering innovative solutions across various global markets.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers, research technical literature, plan and conduct experiments, and lead the activities of junior-level scientists/engineers.
• Perform theoretical and experimental research and development in materials science, nanomaterial fabrication and testing, and electro-chemistry.
• Assist in managing various development/prototyping programs, including customer interface, planning, scheduling, and purchasing of raw materials.
• Respond to outside opportunities that align with the company’s strategy.
• Provide technical leadership in directing and coaching technical activities and less experienced employees.
• Develop and implement innovative algorithms to solve novel problems.
• Use standard tools for configuration management and issue tracking; document software APIs and user interfaces.
• Produce clean, elegant, maintainable, and extensible code; responsible for timely delivery of assigned software deliverables.
• Troubleshoot, test, and analyze problems, determining solutions including testing of new equipment and operational guidelines of data gathering systems.
• Collaborate with staff to design, develop, implement, and maintain software products for high-throughput data processing for infrared cameras or other applications.
• Prepare reports on team activities, test performance, and recommend strategies to improve results.

Requirements

• BS degree and extensive experience in mathematics, computer science, theoretical to applied physics, science, engineering (electrical, mechanical), optics, computational, solid state, materials, quantum, or related field required; MS or PhD preferred.
• Superb technical competency in computational analyses and scientific discovery.
• Proven track record in material science, physics, computer systems engineering, systems engineering and analysis, or engineering (electrical, mechanical, aerospace, etc.).
• Broad understanding and experience in diverse engineering fields preferred.
• Supervisory experience leading collaborative teams preferred.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Inquisitive with a natural curiosity and hunger for learning.
• Team player, collaborative, self-motivated, results-oriented, fast learner who can adapt quickly.