Asst Group Leader G71

The Mechanical Engineering Group is seeking an Assistant Group Leader to lead the functional team and oversee the development of mechanical engineering solutions that enable advanced hardware prototypes. The Group works with programs across the Laboratory including spaceborne optical systems, high energy laser systems, airborne radio and optical systems, ground-based radio and optical telescopes, UAV/UAS systems, and undersea applications. The Group's contributions focus on the sub-disciplines of precision engineering, opto-mechanical systems, novel mechanisms, high-performance structures, custom electronics packaging, and detailed mechanical design.

Candidates should have expertise in one or more of the sub-disciplines, demonstrated technical leadership, and be prepared to assume a leadership position on one or more major programs executed across the Laboratory.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Program management and leadership

Lead the development and execution of programs in all phases of from concept through shipment and field testing.

Assist with program planning, proposal briefings, statements of work, staffing and budget.

Engage in outreach with Mission partners to seek new program opportunities and identify enabling technologies and capabilities.
2. Technical leadership

Identify and implement advanced mechanical technologies and capabilities.

Support the development and adoption of the Division’s Digital Enterprise Initiative.

Work with the Fabrication Group to leverage cutting-edge capabilities for novel designs.

Drive standard practices and continuous improvement within mechanical design and program execution processes.
3. Staff development

Advance the careers of staff through mentoring and coaching, regular check-ins, career planning, goal setting, and participation in the annual staff performance evaluations and salary inputs.

Identify high-quality staff candidates and participate in the interviewing and hiring process.

Promote technical excellence through working groups, peer reviews, apprentice roles, and providing staff regular feedback on technical work, briefings, and reports.
4. Other responsibilities

Participate in Group strategic planning and lead strategic initiatives

Assist with Group office administrative activities including staff labor planning, budget planning, staff training and subcontractor oversight.

Oversee the Group’s laboratories, equipment, and Engineering Prototyping Facility planning

Participate in Division and/or Director’s Office-level initiatives and committees.

REQUIRED/DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Technical degree in engineering or related degree and work experience. PhD or MS highly desirable.
2. Demonstrated technical excellence in mechanical engineering.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary hardware development teams.
4. Minimum of 7 years of applicable experience.

Hiring Range: $215,000-$300,000

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements.

This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plansMIT-funded pension

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