Beam Delivery Systems Engineering Department Head

Overview

The Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) Engineering Division at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a mechanical engineer to lead the Beam Delivery Systems Engineering Department.

Position Overview

The Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) Engineering Division at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a mechanical engineer to lead the Beam Delivery Systems Engineering Department. LCLS is an X-ray Free Electron Laser (FEL) facility operated by Stanford University at SLAC, on behalf of the Department of Energy / Office of Science. This facility provides world-leading scientific capabilities to a global user community, with a research portfolio including advanced materials and chemical catalysts for clean energy, drug discovery for modern pharmaceuticals, and fundamental studies of astrophysical phenomena.

Seven independent instruments are designed to utilize the beam characteristics of the LCLS to meet these scientific objectives.

The Beam Delivery Systems Engineering Department supports LCLS with mechanical engineers and engineering physicists. The department designs, operates, and maintains the X-ray beam paths to ensure systems meet experimental requirements and reliably deliver X-ray photons on target. This includes developing mechatronic and optomechanical systems to precisely control X-ray beam alignment, wavefront, and timing, as well as the design, characterization, and procurement of high-performance X-ray mirrors.

The department operates off-line laboratories for advanced metrology of X-ray mirrors and new methods to clean mirror coatings in situ.

As the head of the Beam Delivery Systems Engineering Department, in addition to engineering responsibilities, you will manage a team of engineers, provide supervision, guidance and training, foster staff development, promote engineering rigor, and participate in hiring activities to support the LCLS mission. This position administratively reports to the LCLS Engineering Division Leader within the LCLS Directorate.

• Provide engineering leadership for new initiatives that advance X-ray experimental capabilities through the delivery of complex scientific instrumentation, X-ray and laser system opto-mechanical systems, experiment and beamline diagnostics, and target delivery systems.
• Provide engineering leadership for the integration and testing of systems and devices, working with staff scientists, fabrication facilities and personnel, and technicians.
• Responsible for the execution and delivery of technical scope, within budget and on schedule, with a high degree of quality assurance using standardized engineering processes.
• May function as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) in project management roles.
• Promote adherence to the LCLS Conduct of Engineering, ensuring engineering rigor with accurate documentation and engineering reviews.
• Provide the department with leadership in project engineering to support system development, integration, commissioning and the effective transfer of new capabilities to operations.
• Prepare and conduct performance management activities for department personnel and contribute to the LCLS engineering ranking and salary management processes.
• Influence strategic technical decisions made by LCLS senior management.
• Contribute to the definition of complex engineering solutions for X-ray based experiments.
• Perform engineering duties requiring significant scheduling and budgeting responsibility.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and at least eight years of experience with the design and operation of beam delivery systems.
• Leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and supervisory skills to lead personnel, write performance appraisals, and participate in ranking and hiring activities.
• Experience with engineering tools such as Solid Edge, ANSYS and/or MATLAB.
• Ability to promote and maintain productive relationships across LCLS and SLAC.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills to present, explain, and advise LCLS senior management and external sponsors.
• Ability to work independently and…