Group Lead - Operating Systems and Emulators

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

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA, seeks a seasoned engineering leader for the Operating Systems and Emulators Group to guide RTOS selection, customization, and performance for complex, mission-critical systems.

You will mentor a 10–20 person team, shape technology offerings, manage staffing, and contribute to proposals and programs, all while ensuring security and cost awareness.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience in engineering, design, development, and management of complex systems.
• Foundational experience in operating system technologies used in guidance, navigation, and control hardware.

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Presentation skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross‑fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary

As part of the Software Engineering Division, the primary focus of the Operating Systems and Emulators Group is to provide leadership in RTOS selection, development and customization for optimal system performance. The group has deep expertise in multi‑core processors & GPUs, microkernels, OSAL implementation, secure boot loaders and overall system security. The group provides innovative and cutting‑edge solutions to the toughest embedded computer technology problems through its stewardship of Draper’s Operating System Center of Excellence. The Operating System Center of Excellence will be a national leader in the conceptualization, development, and deployment of custom real‑time operating systems that are optimized for specific processing architectures, platforms, and mission requirements. The Center will advance the state‑of‑the‑art in robust and highly reliable microkernels, fault tolerance, recovery, and reconfiguration capabilities.

Duties / 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 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 strategic priorities.

Skills / Abilities

• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Excellent ability to present 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.

Education

Requires a degree in Engineering or related discipline.

Experience

5-7 years of experience in engineering, design, development, and management of complex systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Foundational experience in operating system technologies used in guidance, navigation, and control hardware of complex systems.
• Technical leadership experience, serving as a Technical Director, Task Leader, or Principal Investigator in the development of new technologies and applications.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), with direct experience in cost and schedule management of tasks.
• Experience leading or contributing to technical and cost proposals.

Security Clearance

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret Clearance is required.

Job Location

City: Cambridge
State: Massachusetts
Postal Code: 02139-3563

Salary Range

$82,300.00 - $220,000.00

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high‑performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].