At the National Robotics Engineering Center NREC, it is our engineers and technicians who drive the breakthroughs that define our success. The members of our technical staff collaborate closely with leadership and multidisciplinary teams to design, build, and deploy sophisticated robotic solutions that address complex challenges in industrial, commercial and government sectors. Each project benefits from their expertise, creativity, and hands-on problem-solving, fueling progress and innovation across the organization.As part of our dedicated team, you will work alongside world-class robotics professionals committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and redefining ideas into solutions for real-world applications. We foster a culture of professionalism, respect, and collaboration, offering a flexible and encouraging environment where you can sharpen your skills, lead impactful projects, and take control of your career development.We are a fast-paced, real-world prototyping lab within the university that bridges the gap between high-level concepts and functional, rugged hardware. We don’t just design on screens; we build one-off systems that must operate under demanding, real-world conditions.We are seeking a dynamic R&D Prototyping & Lab Operations Specialist to serve as the operational co-pilot for our hardware team. This is a unique, highly autonomous role for a skilled builder who possesses both mechanical/hardware intuition and a passion for operational excellence. In this role, you will oversee lab logistics, protect the focus of our engineering team, co-build early-stage physical prototypes, and own the test infrastructure that ensures our designs work the first time. If you are a proactive problem-solver who notices what needs to be done before being asked, thrives on variety, and loves turning loose requirements into physical reality, this lab is your sandbox.Your primary responsibilities are to:Prototyping, Assembly, & Test Operations Co
