Systems Assembly Group 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

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 customers' needs both now and in the future. Group Leaders are responsible for administrative duties (staffing, hiring, performance reviews), workforce development (training, mentoring), and developing / furthering the group\'s charter / capabilities (developing technology / capability roadmaps, improving processes / procedures / best practices).

The System Assembly Operations group leader is a highly visible position. You will have a team of process engineers and technicians who are responsible for Circuit Card Assembly, cable harness fabrication, and box build assembly. You are also responsible for staffing multiple remote production areas within the facility. The ideal candidate has CCA assembly experience and is comfortable with conventional electronics assembly disciplines and standards.

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

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 government security clearance.

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139-3563

Salary

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000.00 - $237,500.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed 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. The compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonuses or benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. 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 hr@draper.com.

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