Test Engineering Deputy Group Leader (R&D Manager 3)

Deputy Group Leader (R&D Manager 3)

The Test Engineering (V-14) Group is seeking a Deputy Group Leader, partnering with the Group Leader and existing Deputy Group Leader to manage experimental capabilities and expertise in support of the Weapons Engineering mission. The Deputy Group Leader will actively participate in fostering a team environment with group-level staff, programmatic partners, other DOE facilities, DOD, and the Atomic Weapons Establishment in the United Kingdom. V-14 provides experimental solutions and expertise to address critical weapon design questions, including qualification testing; component and material response, including margin assessment; system, sub-system and component environmental specification development and management and assessment of complex data and data sets. The group designs, plans and executes a wide variety of engineering tests including thermal, vibration, shock, reentry, and blast.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements :

Technical Skills

Demonstrated record of technical achievement in engineering or a related scientific field and implementation of solutions to technical problems. Demonstrated experience planning or executing moderate and high risk operations while fostering a safe, secure and environmentally-conscious culture.

Leadership & Management

Experience in technical leadership and / or program management, including success in program development, resource planning and allocation, technical program execution and negotiation. Demonstrated record of teamwork and team development.

Communication

Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, which includes the ability to engage in technical conversations with all levels of staff and Laboratory management.

Collaboration and Team Work

Demonstrated ability to contribute to effective, intellectually diverse teams, and interact with colleagues with diverse professional, educational and experience backgrounds. Demonstrated experience advising and guiding experimental work including mentoring junior staff, students or technicians.

Education / Experience : Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications :

Demonstrated knowledge of LANL weapon systems, sub-systems, and components. Experience planning and executing experiments including knowledge of testing hardware and experimental design methodologies. Experience with nuclear weapon component fabrication and assembly techniques and advance fabrication processes. Familiarity with LANL administrative, safety and security policies. Experience in process hazard analysis, development of integrated work documents, and safety basis operations. Experience managing personnel, including conflict resolution. A MS or PhD degree. Active Q clearance.

Work Location : The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. Position commitment : Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants : This position may require some travel. Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes : PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network; Dental and vision insurance; Free basic life and disability insurance; Paid childbirth and parental leave; Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually); Learning opportunities and tuition assistance; Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays); Onsite gyms and wellness programs; Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50-mile radius).

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A. Clearance : Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad. Eligibility requirements : To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information. New-Employment Drug Test : The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer. Regular position : Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status. Internal Applicants : Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements. Incentive Compensation Program : Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position. Equal Opportunity : Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.