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Digital ASIC Group Leader

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In-Office
Cambridge, MA, USA
95K-245K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Cambridge, MA, USA
95K-245K Annually
Senior level
Leads the Digital ASIC engineering group, managing staffing, hiring, mentoring, performance evaluations, and career development for 10–20 engineers. Serves as the subject-matter expert, shapes technology capabilities and roadmaps, develops new business opportunities, aligns engineering capabilities with customer priorities, and supports strategic workforce development. Requires an engineering degree, 7+ years of experience designing, developing, and managing complex systems, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
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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:

Group Leaders are the first layer of Line Management in Engineering at Draper. Their main responsibility is the care and development of their direct reports to ensure Draper has the workforce it needs to meet its customer needs both now and in the future. Group Leaders are responsible for administrative duties (e.g. staffing, hiring, performance reviews), workforce development (e.g. training, mentoring), and developing/furthering the group's charter/capabilities (e.g. developing technology/capability roadmaps, improving processes/ procedures/ best practices).

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

Additional Job Description:

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

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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

$95,000.00 - $245,000.00

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, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

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 [email protected].

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Draper Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Office

555 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02139

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