Draper

Group Leader–System Level Electromechanical Integration & Test 2

Cambridge, MA · Internship

No sponsorship$15k-$20kDetected 16 days ago

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About the role

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA.
The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions.
From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide.

The group supports projects throughout the development lifecycle.
Early planning is necessary to provide inputs on testability of requirements and provide feedback on designs to ensure ease of integration.
Integration support includes development of hardware, software, cabling and documentation of the design.
The continual advancement of Draper's expertise in developing and maturing the most advanced technologies is a key focus of the Group Leader.
Ensure the long-term success of the group, and its contributions to Draper, by shaping the group's talented workforce, while maintaining and developing key, differentiating capabilities that align with customer and business needs.
Manage administrative details and career development for group members.
Lead, mentor, build depth in their area of expertise, and conduct performance evaluations of group members.
Serve as Lead Subject Matter Expert for area of specialty.
Maintain cognizance of group member activity and address issues.

Maintain awareness of staffing requirements, write job requisitions (responsibilities and qualifications) for hiring as required, review and disposition incoming resumes, conduct interviews.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong ability to supervise a team of 10-20.

Experience leading and conducting electromechanical systems integration and test
Technical leadership experience, serving as a Technical Director, Task Leader, or Principal Investigator in the development of new technologies or applications
Demonstrated ability to present complex data in a compelling manner both verbally and visually
Experience leading or contributing to technical and cost proposals
Interest and/or experience in technology and market trends
Existing (active) US Government Security Clearance
Security Requirement:
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance

The Division serves as the system integrator for technologies and product lines developed using Draper's core capabilities.

Support and enable the technical and career growth of individual staff members by performing check-in reviews and annual performance reviews, as well as advocating for leadership, mentorship, and training opportunities.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The group supports all of Draper's business areas to ensure that we deliver verified and validated electromechanical systems to our customers.
The Group Leader is responsible for leading and managing a group of approximately 15-20 engineers who have technical and domain expertise related to the group's focus areas and can provide the highest level of support to our customers.
Collaborate regularly with internal group members, Draper Program Offices, Customers/Sponsors, other Draper engineering groups, and the external technical community.
Partner with Customers/Sponsors, Draper Program Managers and subject matter experts within Draper to develop and implement strategic plans and technology roadmaps.
Analyze Draper strategy and work with management to build capability in key areas that align Draper's capabilities with customers' strategic priorities.
Excellent ability with presenting technical material to various levels of the engineering organization and customers.

equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.

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