Integrated Design and Assessment, XTD-IDA Group Leader; R&D Manager

What You Will Do

The X-Theoretical Design Division (XTD) is looking for an outstanding scientific leader to serve as the Group Leader for XTD-IDA, the Integrated Design and Assessment Group. In this role, you will be responsible for the management, scientific direction, and technical quality and delivery of the products generated by the group. XTD-IDA provides intellectual leadership toward an improved predictive understanding of all aspects of nuclear weapon physics, design, performance, and certification, and plays a leadership role in the integration of weapons‑directed theoretical, experimental, and modeling activities throughout the Laboratory.

XTD-IDA also pursues high‑energy‑density physics (HEDP) science experiments to underwrite the scientific and simulation capabilities in the group. More broadly, XTD-IDA applies its technical capabilities to enhance the entire portfolio of work in the X Theoretical Design Division. The R&D Manager 4 for XTD-IDA will work closely with the rest of the XTD management team, maintain and develop working relationships with stakeholders inside and outside the Laboratory, and pay close attention to the mentoring and development of the personnel within the group.

• Demonstrated effective leadership, to include strategy development, program development, institutional partnerships, creativity and innovation, decisiveness, integrity, and institutional perspective.
• Experience and evidence of excellent performance in scientific or technical leadership roles.
• Experience mentoring, recruiting, career development, and providing constructive feedback.
• Experience and evidence of technical expertise in the areas of nuclear weapon physics and design.
• Demonstrated commitment to the pursuit of high‑energy‑density physics experiments and simulations.
• Knowledge of the activities, needs, and workflow of the nuclear weapons physics applications community, at LANL or elsewhere.
• Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance.

• Demonstrated experience in direct stockpile‑related programs.
• Demonstrated experience in nuclear physics, particle physics, neutral or charged‑particle transport, fluid dynamics, shock physics, high explosives, equations of state, material science, plasma physics, or another closely related discipline.
• Experience with large‑scale simulation of complex physical processes.
• Experience in designing, analyzing, coordinating, and/or conducting experimental activities.
• Knowledge of LANL line/program interactions and roles & responsibilities, plus knowledge of the activities, needs, and workflow of the nuclear weapons physics applications community.
• Knowledge and familiarity with how NNSA NA-10 is structured and interacts with the LANL Weapons Program.
• PhD in science or engineering in a specialization relevant to XTD-IDA.

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.

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

Q clearance. Selected applicants will undergo a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. The position requires Q clearance; obtaining such clearance requires U.S. citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances.

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new‑employment drug test and maintains a substance‑abuse policy that includes random drug testing. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre‑offer.

• 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…