Director 1, Engineering-Sensors & Communication
Director 1, Engineering-Sensors & Communication
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Job Description
Overview:
Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 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 crossfertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper visit .
Job Description Summary:
The Sensors and Communication Division Leader leads an engineering division for one of Drapers full suite of projects and capability areas. The Division Leaders responsibilities include the second line management of a broad team of Technical Staff Members Contractors Administrative Support Personnel Union employees and the Divisions graduate and undergraduate students.The Sensor and Communication division develops RF electronics hardware communication systems and sensor solutions for a diverse set of domains and missions. We mature technologies and systems from earlystage research to highly reliable resilient systems that perform missions of national importance. Paramount to the division is applying sound engineering principles problem solving analysis debug test verification and simulation skills. The division works collaboratively with nearly every other engineering and functional organization within Draper.
Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
Development/Delivery of executive briefings on Draper wide performance metrics.
Recommend improvements to business processes and follow up with executive leadership on initiatives.
Alignment of activities with evolving business needs the development and implementation of the Divisions Strategic Plan.
Business development and technical support as required by Draper program offices.
Management of staff hiring and recruiting.
Adjustment of organizational structure as necessary to support new Draper initiatives.
Maintenance of internal audit and continuous process improvement.
Oversight of the quality of execution of projects led by Division staff.
Personnel resource management for projects staffed by the Division.
Career development of the future leaders of the organization through mentoring growth assignments professional seminars and other educational opportunities.
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 projectbased performance metrics.
Strong written and verbal communication analytical and problem solving skills.
Selfstarter 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 DO178 etc.)
Education
Bachelors 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 crossfunctional 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:
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0Our work is very important to us but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve worklife 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 is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a highperformance 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 .
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
