Systems Interfaces & Design Group Lead

Draper Labs; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper, an independent nonprofit R&D company, is seeking a Group Leader in Cambridge, MA to manage the System Interfaces and Design Group within the Systems Concepts and Design Division. You will oversee 15–20 engineers, guide performance reviews, staffing decisions, and strategic growth of Draper’s technology offerings.

The role requires 7+ years in engineering leadership of complex systems and a strong ability to mentor, communicate, and collaborate with management, sponsors, and external

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in the engineering; design, development, and management of complex systems.

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 staffing awareness, 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 work with management to build capability in key areas aligning with customers' priorities.
• Maintain cognizance of group member activity and address issues.
• Conduct performance evaluations of group members.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presenting to engineers/customers

MS Office

Team supervision

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Draper, an independent nonprofit R&D company, is seeking a Group Leader in Cambridge, MA to manage the System Interfaces and Design Group within the Systems Concepts and Design Division. You will oversee 15–20 engineers, guide performance reviews, staffing decisions, and strategic growth of Draper’s technology offerings.

The role requires 7+ years in engineering leadership of complex systems and a strong ability to mentor, communicate, and collaborate with management, sponsors, and external