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Draper · 18 hours ago

Group Leader, Microsystems Integration

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. They are seeking a Group Leader with expertise in microsystems integration to lead and mentor a technical team, guiding them in advancing engineering capabilities and contributing to national missions.

Defense & Space

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers and technicians engaged in microsystems assembly, packaging, and integration

Serve as a technical authority, contributing directly to complex work involving micron- and die-scale microfabrication, precision alignment, bonding, metrology, reliability, and environmental compatibility

Define and advance the group’s strategic roadmap, aligning technical capabilities with our organizational goals and customer needs

Collaborate across engineering, operations, and program management to integrate microsystems capabilities into the broader mission portfolio

Shape future investment decisions in capital equipment, processes, and personnel development to position Draper as a national leader in advanced microsystems manufacturing

Lead workforce development activities including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management to sustain a culture of technical excellence

Manage administrative details and career development for group members

Convey relevant information from management to group members

Lead, mentor, build depth their area of expertise. and conduct performance evaluations of group members

Maintain awareness of staffing requirements, write job requisitions (responsibilities and required 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 customer's strategic priorities

Qualification

Microsystems engineeringMicro-assemblyAdvanced packagingMicrofabricationTeam leadershipTechnical communicationMicrosoft OfficePerformance managementCollaboration

Required

Requires a degree in Engineering or related discipline

10+ years of experience in the engineering; design, development, and management of complex systems

Recognized technical depth in microsystems engineering, micro-assembly, or advanced packaging, ideally at the system or die level

A track record of leading or managing engineering teams in research, development, or production environments

The ability to translate strategic vision into technical execution, balancing innovation with delivery

Deep familiarity with industry standards and emerging technologies in microfabrication, materials, and precision assembly

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

Benefits

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.

Company

Draper

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We Engineer Solutions for the Nation’s Toughest Problems As an independent nonprofit engineering innovation company, Draper provides engineering services directly to government, industry, and academia.

Founded in 1938

Cambridge, MA, US

1001-5000 employees