Systems Engineering Lead (Project-Program Director 4

Position: Systems Engineering Lead (Project-Program Director 4)
** What You Will Do*
* The Product Realization and Reliability Office (PRRO) in Nuclear Production Operations is home to a multidisciplinary team of  engineers and scientists that support some of the nation's most critical plutonium programs  including pit production, surveillance, research & development, and subcritical experiments. We work across the full Nuclear Production Operations organization, partnering with technical experts at every stage of the production lifecycle.

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We are seeking a Systems Engineer Lead  who will be responsible for developing and maintaining a models-based systems engineering (MBSE) representation of the people, processes, and equipment supporting nuclear production. This work spans complex, interconnected socio-technical systems and requires creativity, rigor, and a strategic mindset.

You can expect to:

+ Lead and mentor a high-performing team of systems engineers working across mission-critical programs.

+ Build, refine, and steward a comprehensive MBSE framework that integrates production processes, workforce, and tooling across multiple organizations.

+ Provide technical leadership, ensuring high-quality engineering through structured peer review and oversight.

+ Work directly with customers and senior leaders to define needs, shape capability development, and influence the strategic direction of systems engineering at LANL.

+ Drive collaborative problem-solving across disciplines and serve as a trusted technical authority within PRRO.

You will be expected to bring a high degree of technical expertise and recognized leadership within your field. This role combines hands-on systems engineering with organization-wide influence and includes active mentoring of early career engineers to build the next generation of technical leaders.

** Project-Program Director 4 ($170,600 - $295,400)*
* The Project-Program Director 4 level reflects the scope and impact of the work. You will:

+ Lead and manage a technically challenging and strategically significant portfolio.

+ Integrate work across multiple Laboratory organizations and disciplines.

+ Partner with internal and external stakeholders to define program goals, secure resources, and build capabilities aligned with the Laboratory's mission.

+ Oversee planning, tracking, execution, and delivery of assigned programs and projects, providing clear directions to deployed technical staff.

This position is ideal for a systems engineering leader who wants to apply deep technical knowledge, shape organizational capability, and make a direct impact on national security.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Experience in aspects of project management of technical work, including defining work scope, schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance milestones; developing cost, scope, and schedule baselines

+ Complete and thorough understanding of Models Based Systems Engineering, SysML, and the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)

+ Expertise with commercial applications such as Catia's Magic Systems of Systems Architect

+ Expertise in applying fundamental techniques and engineering best practices

+ Experience mentoring early career scientists and engineers

+ Strong documentation skills; demonstrated ability to document technical results in a formal method/format

+ Excellent communication and teamwork skills

+ Strong presentation skills

** Education/Experience** :
Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired

Qualifications:

+ An advanced degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution. A Ph.D. is preferred.

+ Demonstrated experience in modeling complex systems, preferably in a manufacturing context

+ Fundamental understanding of requirements management

+ Fundamental understanding of mechanical design engineering and the design process

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** :
For full consideration submit a comprehensive resume and include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.

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