The Digital Engineering Center is a transformation Group within the Engineering Division (Division 7). Division 7 works in partnership with the other Laboratory technical divisions to design and build advanced technology systems of national importance. The Division’s expertise includes mechanical, materials, aero, thermal, optical, control, and fabrication engineering plus energy and autonomous systems. Supporting the engineering efforts are a wide range of specialized laboratories, electronics and mechanical fabrication capabilities, plus integration and environmental test facilities. Special emphasis is placed on the integration of design and analysis capabilities to support the rapid prototyping of hardware systems.

 

Position Description

 

The Digital Engineering Center is currently seeking a motivated person to lead transforming how the Laboratory develops prototypes through the use of Digital Engineering. This staff member will lead digital engineering adoption activities that strengthen and develop our relationships within the Laboratory, with current DoD sponsors, and with potential new partners.

 

This role will include:

 

Partnering with program teams to understand needs, develop requirements, and guide transition to more digital methods   Working with key staff to grow utilization of digital engineering methods across the Laboratory   Gathering feedback and recommending enhancements to digital tools   Developing metric framework to track user adoption and benefits of digital engineering, and then regularly assessing these metrics using data analytics   Collaborating with leadership to refine transformation and adoption strategy

 

Primary Responsibilities

 

Develop metric framework to track user adoption and benefits of digital engineering, and develop methods to regularly assess these metrics; regularly assess these adoption metrics and digital engineering return on investment   Represent the Digital Engineering Center as a focal point to Laboratory users and external partners.  Lead and coordinate activities and engagement in order to facilitate adoption of the MITLL Digital Engineering methodology in prototype development    Coordinate with staff across the Laboratory to advance collaboration, establish and implement strategies across Divisions to maximize digital engineering opportunities and increased user experience   Leverage inter-personal relationships to shape digital engineering practices in effort to demonstrate how digital engineering can assist in sponsor acquisition strategy and decision-making processes   Collaborate with leadership to refine transformation and adoption strategy   Communicate DEC initiatives and capabilities with Division Heads, Group Leaders, Department Heads, and other potentially interested personnel.    Seek out and identify new ideas; gather feedback and recommended enhancements to ensure the digital engineering platform and methodology serves the diverse needs of the Laboratory user community   Participate in appropriate local professional associations, conferences, and consortiums to maintain high quality national contacts and awareness for digital Engineering and the opportunities for the Laboratory   Monitor and track the status of digital engineering methods among other FFRDCs and DoD organizations in order to identify the position and status of other Digital Engineering activities in the community  

 

This position reports directly to the DEC Group Leader.

 

Required Qualifications

 

5+ years’ experience working on prototyping programs (Level 1 and 2 program experience highly desirable)   Data analytics and data analysis experience; experience with AI/ML and algorithm development highly desirable   Proven leadership skills in a variety of roles   Interest and experience with organizational change management techniques highly desirable   Experience working in Mission Divisions or working closely with Mission Division staff   Strategic/critical thinking skills, creativity, problem-solving, debate, challenging customer thinking, and fact-based analysis of alternatives is required   People-person excited to engage with staff at all levels both internal and external to the Laboratory   Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required; ability to represent the Digital Engineering Center and brief large audiences and senior officials with confidence   Experience engaging with sponsors; program development experience highly desirable

 

 

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include: 

 

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans MIT-funded pension Matching 401K Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.) Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs Mentorship programs A range of work-life balance options ... and much more!  

 

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

 

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

 

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.

 

Requisition ID: 41804