LEAD - Engineering Innovation & Operations

Role Overview

REACT is seeking a highly driven technical leader to guide product development, manage operational execution, mentor student innovators, and build a strong interdisciplinary technology pipeline. The ideal candidate should combine engineering depth, operational discipline, startup experience, and a strong sense of ownership. This role requires someone who can treat REACT like their own venture, ensuring both technical excellence and smooth day-to-day operations across multiple domains.

Key Responsibilities :

Technical Leadership & Innovation :

• Mentor students, fellows, faculty teams, and early-stage startups in prototype development, engineering validation, and technical problem-solving.
• Lead product development across domains such as mechanical, electrical, software, materials, energy, or any relevant technical area.
• Design and review experiments, lab tests, MVPs, and proof-of-concepts.
• Collaborate closely with the Social Innovation Lead to ensure solutions are socially viable, ethical, and field-aligned.
• Build and manage a network of technical mentors, industry partners, and innovation experts.
• Guide TRL progression, product refinement, and technical roadmap.

Operational Leadership :

Project & Ecosystem Execution :

Required Qualifications :

Desirable Qualifications :

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