Manager, Material Properties Onsite

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The High Energy Density Material Physics Group (1640) is seeking a dynamic manager for the Dynamic Material Properties Department (1646). This role focuses on experimental research and development in the fields of dynamic compression science and high‑pressure material physics. Work in the department includes experimental efforts at gas gun facilities, the largest pulsed power machine in the world: the Z Machine, and national platforms including the Omega laser facility, the National Ignition Facility, and at x‑ray light sources.

Research and development within the department is focused on national security material physics applications. The Department 1646 manager will work with the 1640 management team and staff to set technical directions and priorities of our research program in high‑pressure physics as well as develop collaborations within Sandia and external customers. This role will also involve management of the Dynamic Material Properties sub‑program within the Assessment Science Office of Experimental Science (OES), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) portfolio.

• Oversee and inspire a highly creative team of workforce members, including responsibilities for hiring, professional development, and performance management.
• Ensure a culture that promotes safety, security, and operational and scientific excellence.
• Oversee activity‑level work at several gas gun and pulsed power experimental research facilities for dynamic material properties research, including work on Special Nuclear Materials (SNM).
• Partner with other organizations at Sandia (facilities, engineering, and research) to assure safe and effective experimental activities.
• Provide leadership and coordination of the department’s research and operational activities.
• Integrate and advocate for the department’s research within the Center, Sandia, and national and international dynamic compression communities.
• Manage Sandia’s Dynamic Material Properties sub‑program with the NNSA‑OES programs.
• Act as a visible advocate for Sandia’s existing programs within national and international communities; develop new national security efforts that leverage Sandia’s unique experimental capabilities in dynamic materials experiments; and cultivate relationships with customers, other national laboratories, universities, and industry partners.

Join our team and achieve your ambitions while making a meaningful impact on our nation’s security.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

$157,100 - $267,000

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and eight (8) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that…