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:

1. 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
  

2. 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
  

3. 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
  

4. 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
  

5. 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 preferred)
  
• Background in complex prototyping environments involving custom-built electronics (not solely COTS integration)
  
• Experience operating as a Chief Engineer, Deputy Program Manager, or equivalent leadership role
  
• Familiarity with electronics supply chains, vendors, and procurement processes
  
• Experience supporting or leading laboratory development or infrastructure build-out efforts
  
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, systems, software, and test engineering
  

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.

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