Foundation Proto Operations Engineer

• Maintain and operate D&E test rigs for new product qualification, integration and issue resolution
• Review and contribute to test plans to ensure efficient use of the test rig
• Ensure test is executed by following test plan and operational procedures
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and report issues in the module design to improve system performance
• Carry out and/or assist the integration, build in/build out, and troubleshoot activities on test rigs
• Provide technical support to other D&E engineers, as a generalist
• Monitor test rig performance within set parameters
• Keep test rig, hardware and software, configuration up to date
• Transfer machine status and issue list to next shift, pass down
• Train other proto engineers and technicians in test rig operation and troubleshoot
• Ensure safe working environment and work according 5S principles

• BS degree in technical field and 2+ years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree preferred in relevant technical field
• Experienced practitioner, able to work unsupervised
• Software Engineering experience is a plus
• Ability to identify, analyze, document, and manage requirements with traceability, translate them into clear specifications, and align interfaces so engineering deliverables meet intent and enable reliable downstream design, integration, and verification
• Ability to develop engineering concepts and solutions, make sound technical tradeoffs, resolve issues, and realize designs that meet functionality, performance, cost, compliance, and schedule constraints within system/module specifications
• Ability to plan and execute verification and validation, ensure qualification evidence supports release readiness, and support system/product integration by coordinating dependencies and applying disciplined configuration/traceability to deliver working, testable solutions
• The ability to translate strategic and technical goals into clear priorities, execution plans, and measurable outcomes, delivering committed results on time and with the right quality by taking ownership, managing trade-offs, removing obstacles, and sustaining momentum across stakeholders and dependencies
• The ability to intentionally seek, respect, and integrate diverse perspectives and working styles to strengthen collaboration and decision quality, ensuring all voices are heard and treated equitably, and enabling inclusive execution across cross-functional and multicultural stakeholders

Software Engineering experience

• 10% differential increase in compensation associated with 2nd shift
• Flexible workplace arrangement available for remote work up to two days a week