Asst Group Leader G76

Overview

Asst Group Leader G76 at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. The Software and Electronics Engineering Group (Group 76) seeks an Assistant Group Leader to foster innovation and drive future prototyping work in embedded electronics, embedded software, and controls for programs ranging from rapid prototypes to Level 1 across the Laboratory's portfolio.

The Assistant Group Leader (AGL) is an experienced leadership role that involves visioning, strategy development, and direction-setting across multiple technical thrusts, and day-to-day management of projects and people for a Technical Group. AGLs work with the Group Leader, other AGLs, program managers, staff, and cross-Laboratory partners on technical programs. They collaborate with U.S. government agencies and external partners to identify needs, develop technical solutions, lead prototype development efforts, and assist in staff career development.

The Software and Electronics Engineering Group is an organizational unit of approximately 50 personnel, operating in a dynamic environment where technical excellence, learning, inclusivity, and knowledge sharing are valued. The Group conducts research and partners in system prototyping from concept to realization, enabled by advanced control algorithms, hardware and software technologies, and system development practices. The Group also develops strategic frameworks and investment roadmaps to drive next-generation systems.

It is situated within Lincoln’s Engineering Division, with a concentration of Electrical Engineers, Computer Scientists, and Controls Engineers. We work on complex prototypes across engineering disciplines to conceive and craft fieldable solutions for mission areas spanning space, air, land, and maritime environments. The Group leadership and staff interface with sponsors, end-users, vendors, industry, academia, and other government laboratories to develop understanding of problems and field insights through testing.

As an element of the Group's strategic development, the new Assistant Group Leader will:

1. Technical leadership and strategy

• Lead strategy development and implementation of modern embedded electronics and embedded software to enable innovation across multiple mission areas; strengthen sponsor relationships with emphasis on complex prototypes and space flight hardware/software.

• Provide direction on program execution, review execution plans, and recommend best practices and lessons learned.

• Lead and grow the Engineering Frontier in Embedded Computation and Electronics for Complex Prototypes; manage internal funding to support staff research ideas and advance state of practice.

• Define the Group's strategy for integrating model-based design and digital engineering early in design and prototyping to improve adaptability and efficiency across missions.

• Lead development and execution of programs across all phases from concept to deployment and technology transfer.

• Contribute to program planning (schedule, budget, proposals, statements of work, staffing, and financial plans).

• Build strong teams with ownership and technical excellence; adapt staff assignments to meet evolving program needs.

• Develop and brief technical reports to sponsors and the Director's Office; seek new opportunities with mission partners and sponsors.

• Promote technical excellence through working groups, peer reviews, apprenticeship roles, and regular feedback.

• Advance careers through mentoring, coaching, check-ins, career planning, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

• Identify…