Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Instrumentation Group Leader

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory•Cambridge, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Draper is conducting a nationwide search for the next leader of our Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Instrumentation 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, as well as Draper’s Strategic Mission Focus Areas (SMFAs). You will grow and sustain the most impactful PN&T team in the industry by establishing a vigorous recruiting practice, sponsoring graduate students and faculty conducting exceptional research, and actively encouraging, challenging, and promoting the development of all staff members. You will communicate our ideas and accomplishments in a meaningful way through proposals and white papers, invited national study boards, conferences, journal articles, and patents. You will oversee the work performed by the group, ensuring it achieves the highest standards of quality and integrity, while anticipating and meeting the needs of our Sponsors. 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 are encouraged to apply.

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.
10+ years of experience in the engineering; design, development, and management of complex systems.
Advanced degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance.
Eligible candidates will be a US citizen and qualify for a TS clearance or above.

Nice To Haves

PhD preferred.

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 required 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 customer's strategic priorities.