Software Developer IV – Marine Operations (MO)

About the role

The Software Developer IV Marine Operations (MO) is a key technical leadership position supporting a research and survey fleet and associated Marine Operations Centers in an on-site and remote work environment. The role ensures that the scientific and operational software supporting hydrographic surveys, oceanographic research, fisheries surveys, and other vessel-based missions remains reliable, secure, integrated, and responsive to evolving mission needs.

The position serves as a critical link between marine operations and the technology that supports them, translating the needs of Marine Operations personnel, scientists, engineers, Electronics Technicians, and other stakeholders into effective software and data solutions. The Software Developer IV Marine Operations (MO) provides the technical direction necessary to modernize and sustain applications while addressing the unique challenges of distributed shipboard and shoreside environments, including scientific data workflows and integration between vessels, shore facilities, and enterprise systems.

Success in this role means Marine Operations teams have dependable mission applications and access to the scientific and operational data they need, when and where they need it. You will strengthen software quality and operational reliability, reduce technology and integration risk, improve the flow of data between shipboard and shoreside environments, and guide the continued modernization of software capabilities. Ultimately, the position helps ensure that technology enables, rather than constrains, the organization's ability to execute critical research, survey, and operational missions at sea.