Job Description

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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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 plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options
• ... and much more!

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requisition ID: 43398