Analog ASIC Group Leader

Draper•Cambridge, MA

4d•$95,000 - $245,000

About The Position

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with more than 2,000 employees. Its multidisciplinary teams work on national challenges spanning military defense, space exploration, and biomedical engineering. Group Leaders are the first layer of line management in Draper Engineering. They care for and develop direct reports to help ensure the workforce can meet customer needs now and in the future. The role includes administrative responsibilities such as staffing, hiring, and performance reviews; workforce development through training and mentoring; and developing the group's charter and capabilities, including technology roadmaps and improved processes, procedures, and practices. The Analog ASIC Group Leader manages group members and serves as the lead subject matter expert for the area of specialty. The position also helps shape Draper's technology offerings, develop capabilities aligned with customer priorities, and identify opportunities for new business. Applicants selected for this position must obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.

Requirements

Degree in engineering or a related discipline.
At least 7 years of experience in engineering, including the design, development, and management of complex systems.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Ability to present technical material effectively to different levels of the engineering organization and to customers.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong ability to supervise a team of 10–20.
Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.

Responsibilities

Manage administrative details and career development for group members.
Convey relevant information from management to group members.
Lead and mentor group members, build depth in the group's area of expertise, and conduct performance evaluations.
Monitor staffing requirements; prepare job requisitions; review and disposition resumes; and conduct interviews.
Serve as the lead subject matter expert for the area of specialty.
Shape Draper's technology offerings and open new business areas based on program and technical experience.
Analyze Draper strategy and work with management to build capabilities aligned with customers' strategic priorities.
Maintain awareness of group members' activities and address issues.