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This role involves designing, developing, and deploying robotic control systems for supporting drilling operations in challenging environments primarily in the land drilling sector, on land drilling rigs.\n\nDesign and develop robotic systems tailored for oil & gas drilling and pipe-handling applications.\nIntegrate sensors and control systems for autonomous drilling and pipe-handling, manipulation, and data acquisition.\nCollaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to prototype and test robotic control solutions for drilling and pipe-handling operations.\nDevelop software for real-time control, telemetry, and remote operation of robotic platforms.\nConduct field trials and validation tests in simulated and live oil & gas environments.\nEnsure compliance with industry safety standards and environmental regulations.\nAnalyze performance data and optimize robotic systems for safety, reliability and efficiency.\nDocument engineering processes, test results, and system configurations.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related Controls Engineering field\n\n.• Experience with robotic systems in industrial or hazardous environments.\n\nProficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, and ROS.\nStrong understanding of control systems, kinematics, and embedded systems.\nFamiliarity with sensors used in oil & gas robotics (e.g., ultrasonic, inductive proximity, LiDAR, pressure)\n.• Ability to work in field conditions and travel to remote sites as needed\n.• ROS Industrial 2.0, RViz, MoveIt, etc.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nExperience with multi-axis robotic systems, AUVs or material handling robots.\nKnowledge of Actin or Energid robotic control software.\nKnowledge of ATEX/IECEx standards for equipment in explosive atmosphere\n.• Familiarity with SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols.\n\nBackground in machine learning or computer vision for defect detection and predictive maintenance.\nExperience with simulation tools such as Gazebo or MATLAB/Simulink.\n\n_Travel\n\nTravel to drilling rig sites will be required\nInternational and Domestic travel will be required\nRequired Skills\nDEVOPS ENGINEER\nSENIOR EMAIL SECURITY ENGINEER","company":"Realign","rawCompany":"realign","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:34:01.813Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.08","title":"Robotics Engineers","slug":"robotics-engineers"},{"code":"17-3024.01","title":"Robotics Technicians","slug":"robotics-technicians"},{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"213112","title":"Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations","slug":"support-activities-for-oil-and-gas-operations"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Robotics Development Engineer-5","description":"Job Type: Contract\nJob Category: IT\nRobotics Development Engineer\nLocation: Houston, TX Onsite\nDuration: 6 months\n\nseeking a highly skilled and motivated Robotics Development Engineer to join our team focused on advancing automation and robotic technologies in the oil and gas sector. 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