Senior Roboticist
6 - 10 years
Richland, WA
Contract
Hybrid
1 month ago
About the role
Sr. Roboticist
Industrial sectors (nuclear, aerospace, defense, oil & gas)
Experience with DOE national labs or utility pilot sites
Environmental Cleanup Technologies
Work Location: Richland WA - 2 OPTIONS: Hybrid or Full-time On-site
Rate : Not Defined / need Candidate’s requested rate
Hours : Full Time / 40 hours
The required qualifications are as follows :
Overview: We are seeking a Senior Roboticist to join our team in Richland, WA. On-Site
preferred with flexibility for hybrid support.
Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
Technical Skills (Required):
Preferred Skills:
Citizenship Requirement:
Physical Requirements:
Industrial sectors (nuclear, aerospace, defense, oil & gas)
Experience with DOE national labs or utility pilot sites
Environmental Cleanup Technologies
Work Location: Richland WA - 2 OPTIONS: Hybrid or Full-time On-site
Rate : Not Defined / need Candidate’s requested rate
Hours : Full Time / 40 hours
The required qualifications are as follows :
Overview: We are seeking a Senior Roboticist to join our team in Richland, WA. On-Site
preferred with flexibility for hybrid support.
Responsibilities:
- Performs deep hands-on expertise in robotic systems, simulation environments, and multi-platform integration.
- Technical leader and creative problem-solver who thrives at the intersection of automation, digital modeling, and real-world deployment.
- Customizing, deploying, and simulating robotic platforms in hazardous and remote environments—supporting the broader mission of nuclear decontamination & decommissioning (D&D), power plant modernization, and digital twin integration for predictive, data-driven operations.
- This role emphasizes the import of diverse industrial robotics experience and simulation skillsets, with training and mentorship available for domain-specific nuclear applications.
- Opportunity to work at the forefront of autonomous systems applied to real-world, high-impact nuclear applications.
- Collaborative innovation culture with access to leading labs, vendors, and national missions.
- Flexible working, and pathways for leadership or technical specialization.
- Role in shaping the strategic direction of autonomy within a rapidly growing Robotics Division.
- Leads design, integration, and deployment of robotic systems across varied nuclear and industrial applications.
- Customizes and optimizes control logic, motion planning, and end-effector configurations for diverse platforms.
- Simulates robotic workflows within digital plant environments to assess reachability, interference, and process validation.
- Collaborates with digital engineering teams to integrate robotics into digital twin platforms for site wide planning, monitoring, and predictive maintenance.
- Leverages simulation environments (e.g., Ignition Gazebo, RViz) to de-risk robotic deployment and support mission rehearsal and remote oversight.
- Programs and validates robots across multiple OEMs (e.g., Fanuc, KUKA, Yaskawa, UR, Boston
- Dynamics, Clearpath).
- Develops modular interfaces for mobile platforms (UGV/UAV) and fixed base robotic arms.
- Mentors junior roboticists and coordinate with partner integrators for field trials, demos, and
- Deployments.
- Performs other duties as required.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- B.S. or M.S. in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related field
Experience:
- 4-7 years with strong industrial robotics/automation background
- 10-15 years with broader industrial robotics experience and strong technical aptitude/leadership
Technical Skills (Required):
- Hands-on experience deploying and programming industrial robotic systems across at least 2 sectors
- Proficiency in robotic programming: Python, C++, ROS, OEM-specific languages
- Experience with simulation or digital prototyping tools
- Familiarity with robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), mobile platforms, safety systems, fixture design
- Sensor integration experience (LiDAR, 3D vision, force/torque, GPS/INS)
- Demonstrated ability to adapt robotic systems for unconventional, variable environments
Preferred Skills:
- Robotic simulation environments (Ignition Gazebo, RViz, MoveIt, ROS-integrated frameworks)
- Digital twin integration, clash detection, path validation
- Quick-change EOAT systems (ATI, ASS, EOAT, EINS)
- Remote or high-consequence industrial sectors (nuclear, aerospace, defense, oil & gas)
- Digital communication protocols (ROS 2, MQTT, OPC-UA) for telemetry and supervisory control
- Experience with DOE national labs or utility pilot sites
Citizenship Requirement:
- MUST be U.S. Citizen or valid U.S. Green Card Holder (strict requirement)
Physical Requirements:
- Must be capable of climbing, walking, kneeling, bending, and lifting as part of daily job responsibilities. Ability to lift a minimum of 35 – 60 lbs.
Skills
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