Mission Assurance Group Leader

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory•Cambridge, MA

3d•$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 working on national challenges across areas including defense, space exploration, and biomedical engineering. Its multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to develop innovative, usable solutions. The Mission Assurance Group Leader leads a multidisciplinary group providing Mission Assurance support for factory operations throughout the product lifecycle, from component delivery through final assembly. This is the first level of quality management and involves applying continuous-improvement and management principles while providing hands-on technical leadership to staff with quality-management expertise. The role's ideal candidate has working knowledge of circuit boards, microchips, MEMS, and IMU assembly processes. The position requires a degree in Engineering or a related discipline and at least seven years of experience in engineering, including the design, development, and management of complex systems. Applicants selected for the position must obtain and maintain a government security clearance. The position is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and offers a US base salary range of $95,000 to $245,000. Draper supports work-life balance through programs that include workplace flexibility, employee clubs, health and finance workshops, off-site social events, and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. Draper is committed to an inclusive workplace and provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

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 to different levels of the engineering organization and to customers.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to supervise a team of 10–20.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if selected.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of circuit boards, microchips, MEMS, and IMU assembly processes.

Responsibilities

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