Principal Robotics Engineer
Location
Seattle, WA
Level
Staff / Principal
Department
Energy
Type
Salary
$198,000 - $228,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-11-28
Responsibilities
- Design and develop robotic systems for remote and semi-remote operation, maintenance, and inspection in nuclear environments.
- Develop remotely controlled mobile devices for maintenance, inspection, and construction support.
- Implement construction robotics for cost-intensive on-site labor activities.
- Develop remote inspection capabilities for critical nuclear infrastructure.
- Integrate computer vision and automated monitoring for robotic inspection and quality control.
- Ensure safe robotic operations near sensitive nuclear equipment with proper control protocols.
- Evaluate wireless transmissions to avoid interference with station components and safety systems.
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of professional robotics engineering experience.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Expertise in robotic control systems and autonomous navigation.
- Proficiency in robotics frameworks (ROS/ROS2) and programming languages (Python, C++).
- Experience with computer vision and machine learning for robotic perception.
- Knowledge of wireless communication protocols and network security for robotic systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to design failsafe systems for safety-critical applications.
