Principal Robotics Engineer
Location
Seattle, WA
Level
Staff / Principal
Department
Energy
Type
Salary
$198,000 - $228,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-02-22
Responsibilities
- Design robotic systems for remote operation, maintenance, and inspection in nuclear environments.
- Develop mobile robots for maintenance, inspection, and construction support.
- Implement construction robotics for welding, material handling, and automated assembly.
- Design systems for high-dose area operations to reduce worker radiation exposure.
- Develop remote inspection capabilities for critical infrastructure.
- Integrate robotics with Nuclear OS for AI-powered construction management.
- Ensure safe robotic operations near nuclear equipment with proper control protocols.
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of robotics engineering experience in industrial applications.
- Bachelor's or Master's in Robotics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Expertise in robotic control systems and autonomous navigation.
- Proficiency in ROS/ROS2, Python, C++.
- Knowledge of wireless communication protocols and network security.
- Experience with industrial automation and CAD software for robotic design.
- Preferred experience in the nuclear industry or critical infrastructure.
