Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Instrumentation Group Leader

Draper Labs; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package and retirement plan

Work-life balance programs

Employee clubs (photography)

Employee clubs (yoga)

Health and finance workshops

Off-site social events

Museum discounts

Job summary

Draper Lab in Cambridge, MA seeks an experienced engineering leader to manage a group, mentor staff, and align capabilities with sponsor missions. Onsite role requiring US citizenship and eligibility for TS clearance, with a comprehensive benefits package.

The role emphasizes shaping Draper's technology offerings, supervising a 10-20 person team, and coordinating with management on talent development and staffing. PhD preferred; salary ranges reflect experience and location.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Advanced degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field; PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative details and career development for group members.
• Convey relevant information from management to group members.
• Lead, mentor, build depth their area of expertise, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Maintain staffing awareness and write job requisitions for hiring; review resumes and 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 build capability aligned with customer priorities.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

MS Office

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree or related

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:

• 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).
• 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 development of all staff members.
• Communicate our ideas and accomplishments in a meaningful way through proposals and white papers, invited national study boards, conferences, journal articles and patents.
• 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 encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage administrative details and career development for group members.
• Convey relevant information from management to group members.
• Lead, mentor, build depth 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.

Skills/Abilities

• 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

Education

Requires a degree in Engineering or related discipline

Experience

10+ years of experience in the engineering; design, development, and management of complex systems.

Additional Job Description:

Advanced degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related field is required. PhD preferred. Tier and compensation depends upon experience.

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

Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000.00 - $275,000.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you.

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].