J-4 Group Leader; R&D Manager

Come join our team and make a difference! The Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test Facility (DARHT) Experiments and Radiographic Science Group (J-4) is seeking an R&D manager 4 to serve as group leader and partner with our management team to make important contributions to our national security mission and help drive us toward a new and exciting future. Your role will be that of vital leadership ensuring we meet goals and objectives through advanced research, development, engineering, experimental testing, next generation workforce development and technical project management.

J-4 is one of four premier groups within the Integrated Weapons Experiments Division (J). The group provides excellence in radiographic imaging research, high energy radiography, and management of the DARHT diagnostics detection chamber (DDC), and gamma ray cameras (GRC). J-4 is a dynamic group embarking on a new era in advanced hydrotesting through our newly developed DARHT Capability Expansion (DCX) strategy with an exciting future in next generation capability for integrated weapon experiments.

The selected candidate will report to the J Division Leader and team with other management and staff to advance our capabilities enhancing the laboratory national security mission. You will use your skills and expertise to organize and guide research, engineering, and technical efforts, while interacting with peers and other leaders for strategic purposes. You will facilitate hiring, mentoring staff, and building strong technical teams to fulfill mission objectives.

You will contribute to the DARHT sustainment effort and concepts for DARHT modernization as part of the DCX strategy. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your creativity and advance your career while making lasting contributions on important efforts directly influencing national security.

The J Division work environment focuses on mutual trust, interdependent teaming, and shared success. We strive for innovation, imaginative problem solving, and operational excellence in everything we do. Our commitment is to deliver the highest quality technical data to meet our customers' requirements.

Technical Ability Professional level background, education, and experience in one or more of the following: applied physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and/or optical engineering. Demonstrated competence in these areas though project/program/capability success, technical publications, activity on technical societies, and/or academic qualifications.

Leadership Demonstrated leadership in the successful development and execution of complex projects with a record of sound judgement. Experience providing technical direction, mentoring, and coordinating the work of others. Demonstrated abilities to engender trust, resolve conflict, and build consensus across disparate technical areas.

Communication Clear demonstration of excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with all levels of personnel, stakeholders, and customers.

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. An advanced degree in a scientific or engineering field from an accredited university or college is highly desirable.

• Knowledge and experience with radiography, imaging analysis and/or imaging analysis research.
• Experience in the design, engineering, and operation of imaging systems.
• Experience managing complex research experiments.
• Working knowledge of nuclear weapon design principles.
• Experience in US Department of Energy regulations for high explosives and accelerator operations.
• Active DOE Q Clearance.

This position is full time, on-site. 5/8s or 9/80 work schedule.

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 year.

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