System Integration & Test Group Lead – Strategic Impact

Draper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Group Leader for the System Integration & Test 2 Group within the Integration & Test Division. The role oversees planning, execution, and management of I&T activities from concept through system certification, collaborating with front-end Systems Engineers and other divisions to ensure verifiable designs and testability.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, guiding test development, and shaping technology roadmaps while maintaining the group’s critical

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the engineering; design, development, and management of complex systems.
• Requires a degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience leading and conducting electromechanical systems integration and test
• Technical leadership experience, serving as a Technical Director, Task Leader, or Principal Investigator in the development of new technologies or applications
• Demonstrated ability to present complex data in a compelling manner both verbally and visually
• Experience leading or contributing to technical and cost proposals
• Interest and/or experience in technology and market trends
• Existing (active) US Government Security Clearance

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 (responsibilities and 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 customers' strategic priorities.
• Maintain cognizance of group member activity and address issues.
• Conduct performance evaluations of group members.

Skills

Communication

Presenting technical material

MS Office

Team supervision

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Group Leader for the System Integration & Test 2 Group within the Integration & Test Division. The role oversees planning, execution, and management of I&T activities from concept through system certification, collaborating with front-end Systems Engineers and other divisions to ensure verifiable designs and testability.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, guiding test development, and shaping technology roadmaps while maintaining the group’s critical