Precision Instrumentation Division Leader

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:

The Precision Instrumentation Division Leader provides organizational leadership and second-line management for a diverse team of Technical Staff Members, Contractors, Administrative Support Personnel, and graduate and undergraduate students supporting Draper's Precision Instrumentation capability. This leader will engage engineers in solving complex technical challenges across all of Draper's business units while advancing innovation, technical excellence, and organizational growth.
The Precision Instrumentation Division resides within the Sensors and Advanced Packaging Directorate of Draper's Engineering Organization.

Job Description:

Organizational Leadership:

• Lead a team of talented engineers by providing clear direction, mentorship, and guidance, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Develop and implement a division strategy (and group strategies) that support Draper’s Strategic Plan.

• Manage personnel resources for projects staffed by the Division.

• Manage the division’s overhead and capital budgets.

Staff Development:

• Develop the organization’s future leader’s careers through mentoring, growth assignments, professional seminars, and other educational opportunities.

• Foster a learning and growth-oriented atmosphere by providing regular feedback, coaching, and development opportunities for team members.

• Focus on building a community across the division through various, diverse streams.

Hiring:

• Actively participate in recruitment efforts to attract top engineering talent, promoting diversity and inclusion within the team.

• Effectively onboard and provide networking opportunities to new staff for long-term integration.

Technical Leadership:

• Develop innovative concepts to solve customers’ problems.

• Develop technologies utilizing Draper’s best practices to ensure the necessary technology readiness levels.

• Oversee the quality execution of projects led by Division staff.

Strategic Leadership:

• Demonstrate strong problem solving, decision-making, delegation, and communication skills.

• Drive the development and execution of engineering strategies that align with our overall goals and vision.

• Develop and manage budgets, resource allocation, and project timelines to optimize team performance and deliver on strategic objectives.

• Develop technical roadmaps for Division’s capabilities and work with IR&D Office and Business Units to capture internal and external funding to support capability development.

• Develop methodologies and processes to enable R&D activities in a production environment.

Skills/Abilities

• Able to solve complex problems.  

• Understanding of the program / product lifecycle in one or more of the Engineering Areas.

• Able to drive broad organizational corrective action to improve business processes

• Knowledge of organizational and project-based performance metrics.    

• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical and problem solving skills.

• Self-starter and the ability to set organizational vision and achieve results.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment is a must. 

• Knowledge of industry and government regulations and certification standards (FAA, FDA, DO-178, etc.)  

Education

• Bachelor's degree required in an Engineering or technical field. (M.S. preferred)

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in an Engineering and/or Program Management. Including at least 5 years of experience managing individual contributors, managers, and cross-functional teams.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a 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

$150,000.00 - $320,000.00

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].