Group Leader Digital Signal Processing

Draper•Cambridge, MA

4d•$95,000 - $245,000•Onsite

About The Position

Draper is conducting a nationwide search for the next leader of our Digital Signal Processing group. In this role you will: Initiate new concepts and build new programs by leveraging the creativity and talents of our team and collaborators, and a deep and growing understanding of our Sponsors’ mission critical needs. Grow and sustain the most impactful DSP team in the industry by establishing a vigorous recruiting practice, sponsoring graduate students and faculty conducting exceptional research, and actively encouraging, challenging and promoting development of all staff members. Communicate our ideas and accomplishments in a meaningful way through invited national study boards, conferences, journal articles and patents. Oversee work performed by the group, ensuring it achieves the highest standards of quality and integrity. Due to the nature of our Sponsors’ missions, this position is necessarily performed onsite in our recently-renovated Cambridge facility and laboratories. Eligible candidates will be a US citizen and qualify for a TS clearance or above. Aligned with our goal of developing long-term relationships with key staff, we offer the best benefits package and retirement plan in our industry. High potential, early career, and non-traditional candidates encouraged to apply. Tier and compensation depends upon experience.

Requirements

Excellent communication and written skills.
Excellent ability with presenting technical material to various levels of the engineering organization and customers.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong ability to supervise a team of 10-20.
Requires a degree in Engineering or related discipline.
7+ years of experience in the engineering; design, development, and management of complex systems.
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a US governement security clearance.

Responsibilities

Manage administrative details and career development for group members.
Convey relevant information from management to group members.
Lead, mentor, build depth in their area of expertise, and conduct performance evaluations of group members.
Maintain awareness of staffing requirements, write job requisitions (responsibilities and qualifications) for hiring as required, review and disposition incoming resumes, conduct interviews.
Serve as Lead Subject Matter Expert for 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 capability in key areas that align Draper's capabilities with customers' strategic priorities.
Maintain cognizance of group member activity and address issues.
Conduct performance evaluations of group members.