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Assistant Group Leader

Position:
Assistant Group Leader

Location:

Lexington, MA (Onsite) Length:
Direct Hire

Job Description:

Seeking a senior technical leader to drive the development, prototyping, and delivery of complex electronics systems across a diverse portfolio of mission areas. This role sits at the intersection of hands-on engineering, program execution, and organizational leadership. The successful candidate will lead teams responsible for designing, building, integrating, and delivering custom electronics systems—from early-stage concept development through prototyping, testing, low-rate production, and technology transfer to industry partners.

This is not a purely research-focused role. The ideal candidate brings a balanced background spanning R&D, prototyping, and system realization, with a demonstrated ability to translate concepts into fieldable systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership & Strategy
• Lead the strategy and execution of complex electronics system development across multiple programs and mission areas
• Provide expert guidance on electronics architecture, design, integration, and test
• Actively participate in design reviews, technical trade studies, and system-level decision making
• Drive adoption of best practices across hardware development, prototyping, and system integration
• Help shape future investments in electronics development infrastructure, tools, and laboratory capabilities
• Contribute to the development of new capabilities, including standing up and modernizing laboratory environments
• Program Leadership & Execution
• Lead and support programs across the full lifecycle: concept development, design, prototyping, integration, test, delivery, operation, and transition
• Operate as a technical lead, deputy program manager, or oversight authority on complex efforts
• Ensure successful execution of programs by guiding technical direction, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans
• Support proposal development, sponsor engagement, and program growth initiatives
• Provide technical and programmatic oversight for high-visibility, mission-critical efforts
• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead and develop a diverse technical workforce including engineers, researchers, and technical specialists
• Oversee a segment of the organization and contribute to overall group leadership as part of a multi-leader team
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on technical excellence, accountability, and collaboration
• Mentor staff, support career development, and build future technical leaders
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, and organizational planning efforts
• Prototyping, Production & Operations Integration
• Lead efforts that bridge research, prototyping, and system delivery
• Ensure teams are not only designing systems but also building, testing, and delivering hardware
• Guide the transition of systems from concept to functional prototypes and operational systems
• Maintain engagement with laboratory environments, integration activities, and test efforts
• Supply Chain & Technical Decision-Making
• Provide guidance on make vs. buy decisions for complex electronics systems
• Advise on and oversee multi-million dollar procurements and vendor engagements
• Leverage knowledge of the electronics supply chain to support efficient and effective prototyping
• Support staff in navigating vendor selection, component sourcing, and external partnerships

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field (advanced degree preferred)
• Significant experience in electronics hardware development, including design, integration, and test of complex systems
• Demonstrated experience delivering systems across the full lifecycle: concept through prototyping and production
• Proven leadership experience managing technical teams, projects, or organizational segments
• Experience working in environments that require high-reliability or mission-critical systems (e.g., aerospace, defense, space)
• Strong ability to lead technical teams while remaining engaged in hands-on engineering activities

Preferred:

• Experience with space-based or flight hardware systems (strongly…