Group Leader–System Level Electromechanical Integration & Test 2

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory•Cambridge, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Integration & Test Division within the Systems Engineering directorate is seeking a Group Leader to lead our System Level Electromechanical Integration & Test 2 Group. The Division serves as the system integrator for technologies and product lines developed using Draper's core capabilities. The Division plans, executes, and manages I&T activities starting from early test concept development through system certification. This includes functional simulation, technology maturation, system and sub-system integration, verification and validation (V&V), performance evaluation, and acceptance testing. In addition, the Division leverages multi-disciplinary engineering expertise and collaborates with front-end Systems Engineers and the Digital Engineering & Enabling Technologies Division to establish clear, verifiable, and traceable requirements, inform and drive system concepts, architectures, and designs to promote testability, and utilizes resident expertise and lessons learned to support the development of highly reliable, robust, and complex systems.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Engineering or related discipline.
7+ years of experience in engineering; design, development, and management of complex systems.
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.
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct the integration and testing (development, acceptance, verification, qualification) of complex electromechanical systems.
Support projects throughout the development lifecycle, including early planning for testability of requirements and feedback on designs for ease of integration.
Provide integration support, including development of hardware, software, cabling, and documentation of the design.
Lead and manage a group of approximately 15-20 engineers with technical and domain expertise.
Ensure the long-term success of the group by shaping its workforce and developing key capabilities aligned with customer and business needs.
Collaborate with internal group members, Program Offices, Customers/Sponsors, other engineering groups, and the external technical community.
Partner with Customers/Sponsors, Program Managers, and subject matter experts to develop and implement strategic plans and technology roadmaps.
Promote and direct internal and external R&D activities, including development and alignment of research proposals, collaborations with universities, and direction of scholar, co-op, and internship cohorts.
Support and enable the technical and career growth of individual staff members through check-in reviews, annual performance reviews, and advocating for leadership, mentorship, and training opportunities.
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, review resumes, and 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.