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# Group Lead - Embedded Systems Technology II

- **Company:** Draper, Inc.
- **Location:** Cambridge, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $82,300.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Office, Safety Critical Systems
- **Published:** July 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9033266/group-lead-embedded-systems-technology-ii

## About the Role

* 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.

Requires a degree in Engineering or related discipline.

5-7 years of experience in the engineering; design, development, and management of complex systems.

 * Technical domain expertise in maturing new embedded systems technologies and implementing them in the design for advanced first-of-a-kind systems.
 * Prior experience in leading medium and large teams through the full lifecycle development of software in the embedded systems space, preferably mission critical or safety critical systems, * Foundational experience in software and system technologies used in guidance, navigation, and control hardware of complex systems
 * Technical leadership experience, serving as a Technical Director, Task Leader, or Principal Investigator in the development of new technologies and applications.
 * Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), with direct experience in cost and schedule management of tasks.
 * Experience leading or contributing to technical and cost proposals., 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.

## Description

* 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.


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