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Group Leader, Microsystems Integration

Draper Labs
United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge
555 Technology Square (Show on map)
Oct 09, 2025
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: Our Group Leaders are hands-on technical leaders who drive innovation while developing the next generation of engineering talent. We're seeking an accomplished engineer with distinguished expertise in microsystems integration, someone who can both lead and contribute at the highest level. This is not a purely administrative role. It's an opportunity for a proven technical leader to guide a team of engineers, shaping our future in microsystems assembly and packaging, and influence strategic decisions that impact national missions. About the Role As a Group Leader, you will serve as both player and coach, providing day-to-day technical direction while mentoring and developing a high-performing engineering team. You'll ensure Draper has the people, tools, and capabilities to deliver on our most complex customer challenges, and you'll personally contribute to advancing technical excellence within your area. You will also collaborate across the organization, connecting with program offices, adjacent technical groups, and external partners to identify opportunities, evolve our technology roadmap, and shape Draper's long-term investments in microsystems integration. Key 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. What You Bring * 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. 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 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. 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 10+ 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. Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration. 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 $100,000.00 - $250,000.00 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 hr@draper.com.