Hardened Microelectronics Science & Technology Lab Fellow

About the role

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com . Job Description Summary: Draper is seeking someone to lead our Science and Technology (S&T) efforts related to Hardened Microelectronics Lab Fellow within our engineering organization. Reporting to the Principal Director for Science and Technology (S&T), this position will have the primary responsibility of aligning Draper's microelectronics engineering technology development efforts with corporate technology strategy as well as the strategies of individual business offices. The Hardened Microelectronics Lab Fellow, will lead work in shaping technical strategies, integrated development plans with business offices. You will support the shaping, pursuit, and capture of external programs within the DoD S&T community (DARPA, ONR, AFRL, NRL) as well as commercial partners and help provide oversight on the execution of these S&T projects. The Hardened Microelectronics technical scope will include advanced ASIC design, 3D/HI packaging technology, embedded cyber physical security, anti-tamper, radiation hardening and design for other extreme environments, and collaboration with our fabrication teams and facilities. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities Independently drive solutions to complex, multidisciplinary problems with a deep understanding of a customer's strategic priorities. Assist customers with shaping their needs and develop requirements for programs that solve their most challenging technical problems. Lead and develop large teams; mentoring and building depth for their area of expertise, and cultivating mentorship in others. Nationally recognized Subject Matter Expert (SME) in their discipline with broad knowledge across related technical disciplines. 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. Identify and mitigate risks common among multiple programs/technology areas/etc. Skills/Abilities Excellent communication and written skills; established at presenting technical material to various levels of the engineering organization and customers. Excellent planning skills and ability to lead strategic planning efforts. Excellent proposal development and/or strategic capture skills. Excellent program management skills and/or customer service skills. Capable of leading large, technically diverse, cutting edge projects. Ability to advance State of the Art (SOA) solutions and techniques in their field. Education Requires a Master's degree or equivalent in an applicable discipline, an advanced degree is preferred.