Laser System Engineering and Operations Group Leader/Supervisor

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range

$132,570 - $162,324 Annually

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage.  An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Job Description

We have multiple openings for Engineering Group Leaders/Supervisors to lead a small multi-disciplinary groups of engineering associates, technologists, and supplemental labor responsible for supporting Target Fabrication, NIF Supply Chain, NIF Sustainment Infrastructure & Beampath Work Center Supervisor, and the Jupiter Laser Facility in the National Ignition Facility & Photon Science Directorate (NIF&PS).  You will have a critical role in fostering successful careers, creating a positive and inclusive working environment, and providing an outstanding and diverse staff to meet program needs. These positions are in the Laser Systems Engineering and Operations (LSEO) Division, within the Engineering Directorate.

In this role, you will

• Lead, supervise, and provide technical, career, and administrative guidance to group members, write performance appraisals, participate in performance and salary management processes; monitor performance required to meet programmatic milestones and deliverables and lead corrective actions where necessary. Make recommendations on promotion and disciplinary actions for group members.
• Collaborate with the NIF&PS Directorate leaders to identify and manage the work assignments for the group members, define work objectives, and obtain ongoing performance feedback.
• Advise and evaluate staff on the execution of technical work, provide performance feedback, identify staff networking opportunities, provide training and coaching, and facilitate regular career growth and development discussions, including plans and goals.
• Monitor and influence the work environment to foster employee morale and well-being; recruit, hire, mentor, and retain outstanding technical staff.
• Manage workforce projections working with programmatic managers to meet staff availability and training needs, using this information to help develop a vision for the group.
• Establish and/or modify guidelines, techniques, and procedures.
• Direct teams and individuals to perform work safely and consistent with program objectives.
• Manage LTRAIN Questionnaires and verify training compliance.
• Manage scheduling and tasks in Port and DOS, oversee operator scheduling, handle call outs/vacations, and maintain documentation including qualifications, training records, and work permits while ensuring procedures are current.
• Liaise with external entities for work control, provide technical support and verifications through field observations, represent the work center in design and management reviews, and foster a positive team culture with regular communication across shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in a field of engineering technology, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Advanced technical skills in electronic systems, mechanical systems, optical systems, operations, or mechanical design. 
• Advanced knowledge and experience in providing technical direction to others, leading and/or supervising personnel in laboratory and operations settings.
• Ability to assemble and direct teams to complete specific projects or resolve complex to highly complex technical problems in a safe and secure manner.
• Established interpersonal skills to lead/supervise project teams, mentor, negotiate win-win solutions, team building, and provide customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome setbacks, and defuse conflict