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Freelance Remote Robotics Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

GMV

Full Stack Software Engineer - Remote

Houston, TX · On-site +1

If you don't know us yet, we are an engineering and technological innovation company working on ... space robotics among many others. You will be part of our team, full of talent and desire to ...

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Remote Elite AI Appointment Setter - Earn $75K-$300K+

Houston, TX · Remote

$75K - $300K/yr

... engineering, and other industries across the country. Formerly known as Radiant AI, we rebranded in ... robotics). Learn more at workoptionalai.com.

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eddyfi

Sales Manager

Deer Park, TX · On-site +1

... Remote Monitoring, Nuclear Steam Generators, Automated Vision Systems, and Robotics. If you are ... Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, and marketing teams. * Maintain pipeline ...

eddyfi

Sales Manager

Deer Park, TX · On-site +1

... Remote Monitoring, Nuclear Steam Generators, Automated Vision Systems, and Robotics. If you are ... Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, and marketing teams. * Maintain pipeline ...

eddyfi

Sales Manager

Deer Park, TX · On-site +1

... Remote Monitoring, Nuclear Steam Generators, Automated Vision Systems, and Robotics. If you are ... Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, and marketing teams. * Maintain pipeline ...

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Refueling & Remote Handling Engineer

Sterling Engineering Inc.

Houston, TX • Remote

$110K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Title: Mechanical Design Engineer – Remote Handling & Reactor Servicing
Location: Full-Time Remote (Contiguous U.S.)
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Shift/Hours: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Base Salary: $110,000 – $150,000 (DOE)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; PTO; 401(k); Paid Holidays; Career Growth Opportunities

About the Opportunity
An advanced nuclear technology organization is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of remote handling systems, reactor servicing tools, and automated inspection equipment used during reactor refueling operations.
This role focuses on mechanical handling systems, robotics/automation integration, and tooling design within a highly regulated nuclear environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong mechanical design experience, cross-functional collaboration skills, and a commitment to nuclear safety and quality standards.

Job Duties
• Design and develop reactor servicing tools, remote handling equipment, and inspection systems.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with component design, civil/structural, systems engineering, and operations teams to ensure interface and performance requirements are met.
• Develop integrated handling plans and work sequences for refueling operations.
• Support procurement, fabrication oversight, vendor coordination, and equipment testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear quality standards (10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, NQA-1).
• Provide innovative solutions to complex mechanical design and automation challenges.
• Manage technical scope, schedules, and engineering deliverables.

Qualifications
• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Nuclear Engineering (ABET preferred).
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience in mechanical system design.
• Experience designing mechanical handling equipment, tooling systems, or automated machinery.
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations and design documentation.
• Nuclear industry experience strongly preferred.
• PE license preferred.
• Must be eligible to work under DOE 10 CFR Part 810.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin.