Embedded Systems Group Lead | Mission-Critical Tech

Draper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,800 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs (photography, yoga)

Health and finance workshops

Off-site social events

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks an experienced engineering leader in embedded systems to drive development of high‑reliability software and hardware interfaces for mission critical systems.

The role includes mentoring teams, shaping technology offerings, and aligning capabilities with sponsor priorities. A government security clearance is required, with salary opportunities reflecting role level and location.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience in engineering, design, development and management of complex systems.
• Experience leading medium and large teams through full lifecycle software in embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative details and career development for group members.
• Convey information from management to group members.
• Lead, mentor and perform performance evaluations.
• Write job requisitions, review resumes, conduct interviews.
• Serve as Lead Subject Matter Expert in area of specialty.
• Shape Draper’s technology offerings and open new business areas.
• Analyze strategy and build capability aligned with customer priorities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Technical presentation

Microsoft Office

Team supervision

Education

Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks an experienced engineering leader in embedded systems to drive development of high‑reliability software and hardware interfaces for mission critical systems.

The role includes mentoring teams, shaping technology offerings, and aligning capabilities with sponsor priorities. A government security clearance is required, with salary opportunities reflecting role level and location.