The Engine
The Director, Translation Programs & Capital Engagement serves as a Navigator for multiple Cohort 2 NSF Engines, co-leading translation programming and building capital connections for the NSF Engines Network of Networks. This role involves developing and delivering curriculum to help researchers commercialize technology, managing relationships with investors, and supporting ecosystem builders across the country. The position requires strong relationship management, program design, and capital engagement skills within a mission-driven environment.
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Company Size
1-10 employees
Founded
2017
The Engine is a nonprofit incubator and accelerator founded by MIT to support "Tough Tech" startups—deep‑science, capital‑intensive ventures in biotech, climate tech, advanced systems, and infrastructure. It helps early‑stage teams translate research into commercial impact by providing patient capital, specialized lab and maker space, technical mentorship, and connections to investors and industry partners. Focused on long timelines and hard engineering challenges, The Engine combines operational support, networks, and technical resources to accelerate commercialization from idea to market.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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