Radiation Transport Deputy Group Leader; R&D Manager

What You Will Do

X Theoretical Design (XTD) Division seeks an enthusiastic and motivated R&D Manager to join our leadership team. The Radiation Transport Applications (XTD-RTA) Deputy Group Leader (DGL) will work closely with the XTD-RTA group leader to execute the group's mission, develop long-term strategies for the vitality of the group, provide guidance on significant technical efforts in the group, and substitute for the XTD-RTA group leader as needed.

The Deputy Group Leader role is generally expected to balance management and leadership responsibilities with continued technical contributions. The specific balance between these areas may be tailored based on the selected candidate's experience, interests, technical portfolio, and the needs of the group.

XTD-RTA stewards a broad set of radiation transport simulations, computational tools, and experiments related to nuclear weapon physics. We are a trusted group for radiation transport applications, combining simulation expertise with experimental understanding, diagnostic insight, and mission awareness. Our diverse portfolio includes assessing the impact of intrinsic radiation on weapons systems and personnel, modern diagnostics experiments and simulations, computational tool development, historical diagnostics analysis, and contributions to global security missions, criticality safety, and weapons effects efforts.

XTD-RTA is one of five groups within XTD Division. XTD division members are the scientific stewards of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, applying theoretical and computational physics to the performance and safety of nuclear weapons. XTD scientists also contribute their expertise to the nation's foreign threat assessment, counter-proliferation and non-proliferation efforts through assessment of foreign devices, design of tools to address nuclear emergency response scenarios, and creation of solutions to inhibit nuclear proliferation.

In addition, XTD staff drive cutting edge advances in hydrodynamics, explosives science, astrophysics, high energy density physics, inertial confinement fusion, material aging, and advanced system development.

Members of XTD use multi-physics codes, running on some of the world's fastest supercomputers, to create and analyze simulations of very complex systems. We work closely with many other organizations in a diverse variety of tasks, including experimental design and analysis, model development, code validation, and project leadership.

Demonstrated technical knowledge and record of achievement in weapons science as evidenced by technical publications, programmatic contributions, and recognition within the scientific community. Broad understanding of XTD-RTA activities and their relationship to an integrated laboratory stockpile stewardship program.

Demonstrated knowledge and record of achievement in a technical area of relevance to XTD-RTA as evidenced by technical publications, programmatic contributions, or recognition within the scientific community. Broad understanding of one or more XTD-RTA activities.

Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to assimilate, evaluate, and communicate technical information. Demonstrated experience in building successful collaborations across multiple organizational boundaries.

Ability to obtain Sigma 15 authorization.

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.

• Broad understanding of XTD-RTA activities.
• Demonstrated effective leadership, to include strategy development, program development, institutional partnerships, creativity and innovation, decisiveness, integrity, and institutional perspective.
• Experience in mentoring, recruiting, career development, and providing constructive feedback.
• Experience in the application of radiation transport capabilities to address problems relevant to national security.
• Knowledge of the activities, needs, and workflows of the nuclear weapons communities, at LANL or elsewhere.
• Active DOE Q-clearance, ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• An advanced degree in nuclear engineering, health physics, physics or related discipline is preferred.
• Experience in designing, analyzing, coordinating and/or conducting experimental activities.

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

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…