Deputy Chief Technology Officer

MIT Lincoln Laboratory - Lexington, MA

Full-time - Senior

Lexington, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Deputy Chief Technology Officer (Deputy CTO) plays a crucial role in shaping the Laboratory's technology development strategy, working closely with the CTO. This position involves managing internal R&D investments and promoting innovative research across various mission areas, ensuring alignment with national security needs and strategic sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-range, Laboratory-wide technology road maps and investment strategies.
• Support strategic leadership of the Laboratory's annual Department of Defense-funded internal research and development investments.
• Spearhead specific technology projects, studies, and evaluations based on strategic directions.
• Lead alignment of plans, policies, processes, and resources for achieving the Laboratory's strategic technology vision.
• Represent the Laboratory in interactions with external sponsors, research partners, and collaborators.

Requirements

• Masters or PhD in relevant STEM disciplines with a distinguished record of technical or scientific achievements.
• Minimum of 12 years working in a technology field, with at least 8 years in progressively responsible leadership roles.
• Experience in assessing technology trends and developing technology strategy in a diverse R&D organization.
• Demonstrated program development and execution experience, including aligning technical concepts with mission needs.
• Research experience and project leadership in an R&D environment; line management experience preferred.
• Knowledge in advanced materials, microelectronics, computing hardware/software, optical systems, RF systems, cyber systems, AI, decision systems, autonomous systems, and biotechnology.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working cross-disciplinary programs across several technology areas.
• Ability to apply knowledge strategically to identify cross-domain opportunities and challenges.

Benefits

• 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