Technology Manager

About the role

The Technology Transfer Office (TTO) facilitates and oversees technology transfer to government and industry, fosters collaborative research with the private sector, and manages the Laboratory’s Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio. This position will join the IP team to facilitate the protection of Lincoln Laboratory’s innovative technology assets.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze new technology disclosure submissions spanning broad technology areas across the Lab
• Support development of patent strategies and patent prosecution, aligned with national priorities and product development goals of collaboration partners
• Manage protection of non-patentable assets, such as copyrightable material, including open-source licensing
• Conduct diligence on IP ownership and sponsorship, ensuring compliance with federal statute and contractual agreements
• Initiate and perform prior art and commercial market assessments for select technologies in MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s intellectual property portfolio
• Help facilitate broad internal awareness of IP assets for collaboration opportunities across LL staff in different departments
• Serve as a resource to the MIT Lincoln Laboratory community on technology transfer pathways available through the TTO

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD Degree from an accredited college or university, with major studies in physical sciences or engineering disciplines (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Optics, or similar)
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills to present ideas in an understandable technical and non-technical manner
• Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring the efficient execution of IP management activities
• Ability to interface with technical staff of various experience levels and technical areas, diplomatically balancing the goals of research staff with the administrative needs of the organization
• An understanding of and affinity for the national security mission
• U.S. Citizenship
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience and proven track record in key functional areas (technology development, intellectual property, and licensing) in a federal laboratory setting
• An understanding of or experience with IP policies, practices, and regulations
• Comfort working with and analyzing data, whether in spreadsheets or scientific programming tools (e.g., Python)
• Experience working with modern software tools and databases in an environment promoting detailed record keeping and seamless organizational communication

Skills

• Understanding of (or experience with) IP policies, practices, and regulations
• Experience working with modern software tools and databases in an environment promoting detailed record keeping and seamless organizational communication
• Proven track record in key functional areas (technology development, intellectual property, and licensing) in a federal laboratory setting

Benefits

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!

Pay

Hiring Range: $99,300 - $131,600

Schedule

Full-time