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Group Leader – Mission Software Architectures & Applications II

Cambridge, MA💼 Full-time💰 $82,300–$82,300🗓 2026-08-27 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead and manage a team of 10-20 engineers to design and implement robust, highly reliable software architectures for mission-critical systems including space, hypersonic, and autonomous defense applications.

Role type

Senior IC Group Leader / Technical Director

Builds

Mission-critical software architectures and avionics technologies for national security and defense systems

Domain

Defense, Aerospace, Embedded Systems, Mission Software

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Team leadership (10-20 people), Embedded systems expertise, Strategic planning, Performance management, Technical proposal development, Conflict resolution, Mentoring

Preferred skills

Guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) hardware experience, Earned Value Management (EVM), Cost and schedule management, Technical Director/PI experience, Market trend analysis

Technologies

Embedded systems, Avionics, Mission-critical software stacks

Responsibilities

Shape workforce talent and develop differentiating capabilities, Collaborate with customers and internal program offices to align technology roadmaps, Direct R&D activities and research proposals, Conduct performance reviews and advocate for staff growth, Write job requisitions and lead hiring processes, Serve as Lead Subject Matter Expert for specialty area

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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