Nuclear Fuel Handling System & Hot Cell Robotics Engineer

The Role

We are seeking a Nuclear Fuel Handling System and Hot Cell Robotics Engineer to design, analyze, and support deployment of remote handling equipment used in nuclear fuel cycle, isotope production, and reactor refueling applications. This role blends mechanical design, controls/automation awareness, and nuclear safety culture to deliver reliable equipment that can be operated and maintained in high consequence settings.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop remote handling and fuel handling equipment (manipulators, tooling, transfer systems, cask interfaces, fixtures)
• Support hot cell layout and equipment integration, including maintenance concepts and failure recovery based on reach & augmentation.
• Define requirements, interfaces, and operating envelopes for robotic and remote systems
• Perform or oversee analyses (structural, fatigue, seismic, thermal, radiation effects) as applicable with minimal support from interfacing organizations.
• Develop test plans and support prototyping, factory acceptance tests (FAT), and commissioning
• Collaborate with shielding, criticality, radiation protection, and safety analysis teams
• Support vendor selection, technical evaluations, and oversight of fabrication and qualification
• Produce engineering documentation (requirements, drawings, specifications, calculations)

Qualifications

• Prior Nuclear Industry Experience Required
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field
• 3+ years in remote handling, robotics, crane, or nuclear fuel handling systems design (Prior nuclear experience preferred and decades of experience would tend to place higher onto listed pay range.)
• Experience designing for maintainability, reliability, and remote operability
• Strong documentation and cross-functional communication skills

Preferred

• Experience with hot cells, gloveboxes, fuel handling, or radiological facilities
• Familiarity with nuclear QA (NQA-1) environments
• ASME NOG-1 experience or RG 1.104
• Exposure to PLC/controls integration or machine safety

Why This Role

• Build mission-critical hardware that makes nuclear work possible and safer
• Work across design, test, and deployment phases on complex projects

Benefits Competitive salary • 401(k) with match • Health, dental & vision insurance • Equity • Relocation Assistance