Group Leader, GN&C Validation & Deployment

Draper Labs; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Employee clubs

Health/fitness workshops

Job summary

Draper, located at Space Force Station, FL, is seeking a Group Leader for the Production Design, Verification & Validation Group to guide GN&C system validation, testing, and integration for warfighter platforms.

You will manage a team of ~10–15 engineers, collaborate with customers and internal Draper groups, and drive strategic plans, roadmaps, and development efforts across programs.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in engineering, design, development, and management of complex systems.
• Existing (active) U.S. Government Security Clearance 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 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 customers’ strategic priorities.
• Maintain cognizance of group member activity and address issues.
• Conduct performance evaluations of group members.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Draper, located at Space Force Station, FL, is seeking a Group Leader for the Production Design, Verification & Validation Group to guide GN&C system validation, testing, and integration for warfighter platforms.

You will manage a team of ~10–15 engineers, collaborate with customers and internal Draper groups, and drive strategic plans, roadmaps, and development efforts across programs.