Group Lead, Mission-Critical Embedded Software

Draper Labs; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 82,300 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper Labs in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Group Leader for Intelligent Mission Applications. You will lead a 10–20 engineer group, steering software architecture for mission-critical systems and coordinating with Draper program offices, customers, and sponsors.

The role requires strategic planning, mentoring, and guiding development across OS, embedded software, and security-focused projects. A Secret clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience in engineering, design, development, and management of complex systems.
• Excellent communication and written skills; ability to present to diverse audiences.
• Proven leadership and supervision of a 10–20 person team.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative details and career development for group members.
• Lead, mentor, build depth in their area of expertise and conduct performance evaluations.
• Write job requisitions, review resumes, and conduct interviews.
• Shape Draper's technology offerings and align with customer priorities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presenting technical material

Microsoft Office applications

Team supervision

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Draper Labs in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Group Leader for Intelligent Mission Applications. You will lead a 10–20 engineer group, steering software architecture for mission-critical systems and coordinating with Draper program offices, customers, and sponsors.

The role requires strategic planning, mentoring, and guiding development across OS, embedded software, and security-focused projects. A Secret clearance is required for this position.