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MIT Lincoln Laboratory Asst Group Leader G81, Microelectronics in Lexington, Massachusetts
Group 81, the Advanced Materials and Microsystems Group, is seeking an Assistant Group Leader to provide leadership in the development of advanced microelectronics with an emphasis on one of the following: semiconductor device design and modeling; wafer fabrication; RF electronics, devices for advanced or nontraditional computing; microelectronics for extreme environments such a high temperatures, pressures or radiation conditions.
To execute its mission, Group 81 has expertise and technical capabilities in the following areas: materials design, synthesis, processing, and analysis; microfabrication and packaging; and fiber and textile engineering. The group leverages these capabilities to create novel optical materials and components, develop next-generation microelectronics, and prototype highly capable microsystems. The group collaborates across multiple mission areas, such as missile defense, ISR and tactical systems, human-machine interfaces and cyber-physical systems to develop innovative solutions to national security needs beyond the scope of commercial industry.
The Group takes projects from initial concept stage, though simulation and analysis, to design and prototyping, and finally to field demonstration. Members of the Group have an entrepreneurial spirit and are very active in the peer-reviewed research community. They have recently led the Lab in generating intellectual property, have had multiple R&D100 award winning technologies, and have incubated technologies that have been spun out into companies.
The successful applicants will work closely with other Group Leaders, the Business Manager, and Senior Staff to ensure the overall health of the Group and to maintain and expand Group 81’s international reputation for innovation and technical excellence within the microelectronics community. The applicant will provide technical and programmatic leadership in the execution of programs across one or more technical and functional areas; engage strategically and tactically with Government sponsors, industrial partners, and the research community; manage hiring, training, and staff development; and partner across the Laboratory to leverage opportunities for synergies and increase the impact of our Group. Activities in Group 81 typically require multidisciplinary approaches, and the applicant will therefore be expected to possess technical breadth, intellectual agility, collegiality, stewardship, and a willingness to lead technology development activities from basic research through system prototyping.
An Assistant Group Leader is responsible for assisting in the general management of a technical group. The Assistant Group Leader must be technically proficient within a technical specialty, contribute to ongoing research efforts, and have demonstrated leadership skills. Duties and responsibilities include delegating and assigning research activities to technical professionals. Assistant Group Leaders participate in the hiring, development, and evaluation of all levels of staff. They interface with sponsors and are often involved in budget planning and program development. Some Assistant Group Leaders act in formal Program Manager roles for large Level 1 or other complex prototyping programs. Assistant Group Leaders receive general direction from Associate Group Leaders and Group Leaders and report to the Division Head. Assistant Group Leaders generally hold a PhD or have equivalent experience and skills.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program execution, development, and leadership
• Lead and manage all aspects of program development and execution. Responsibilities include conceiving and securing funding for new programs and initiatives; establishing and achieving technical, schedule, and budgetary objectives; managing program execution; promulgating results via briefings, publication of papers, and reports; and other technology transfer activities. • Build and manage relationships with sponsors through all phases of program development and execution, including identifying and understanding sponsor requirements and concerns, developing and promoting new programs and new initiatives to existing programs, and reporting on program execution, schedule, and budget. • Develop an in-depth understanding of the "lay of the land" in advanced microelectronics, including the Government funding and strategic landscape, the Laboratory's strengths, capabilities and research activities, and the capabilities and business strategies of other research, academic, and commercial entities. • Engage with Systems Divisions to ensure that potential users of advanced microelectronics remain up to date on the state of the technology and its possibilities. Work with Systems Divisions to identify off-ramps for microelectronics that can impact DoD prototyping efforts.
Technical leadership
• Promote technical excellence and professional development through consistent staff interaction and providing constructive feedback on staff work, briefings, and reports. • Identify promising areas for research and technical innovation, and develop strategic roadmaps for realizing this promise. • Influence and inspire Government, industry, and Laboratory personnel to invest in and incorporate advanced microelectronics. • Participate and assume leadership roles in professional organizations to build influence, enhance the Laboratory's reputation, and remain on the cutting edge of research and innovation. • Foster and sustain collaborations with strategic partners in academia, national/government laboratories, and industry, including deepening collaborations with MIT faculty and staff. • Represent the Laboratory as a technical and strategic leader within advanced microelectronics research.
Staff development
• Identify staffing needs and recruit high-quality candidates; participate in interview and hiring process. • Mentor and guide staff in research and development activities, project management, oral and written communications, and sponsor relationships. • Contribute to the annual review and appraisal process, and to the goal-setting process. • Understand the aspirations of staff members and provide guidance towards fulfilling their aspirations and maximizing their contribution to the Laboratory. • Promote the Laboratory's culture of technical excellence, integrity, and respect.
Other responsibilities
• Participate in all aspects of Group operations, including financial management, human resource planning, laboratory and infrastructure sustainment and enhancements, and Group administrative tasks. • Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to Group processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of Group operations. • Participate in Division and/or Director's Office-level initiatives and committees. • Coordinate as needed with Division and/or Laboratory security, IT, business, space planning, and/or other administrative teams
REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or related field. • Technical expertise: Demonstrated technical excellence related to at least some of the following is highly desired: semiconductor device design or modeling; microelectronics fabrication; optical or RF materials and devices. Individuals with demonstrated technical excellence in a related field and an outstanding track record of Laboratory program and team leadership are also highly desired and encouraged to apply. • Leadership: Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in program management, technical execution, team leadership, and strategic planning. • Interpersonal skills: Must have outstanding interpersonal skills as a communicator, collaborator, and listener, and have demonstrated ability to build teams and mentor and develop technical staff. Must be effective in balancing the needs and interests of diverse stakeholder groups and fostering mutual respect. • Communication skills: Must have outstanding written and oral communications skills, demonstrated through publications and briefings. Must communicate effectively with sponsors, external organizations, and Laboratory management and staff. • Must be able and willing to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance including consent to undergo a Government-administered polygraph examination if necessary.
If you wish to be considered for this opening, you must apply BY FRIDAY JANUARY 3.
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.