Space Systems Group Leaders - Active Clearance Required

We have multiple openings for Group Leaders who will collaborate with a group of scientists, engineers, and technicians focused on support for the Space Science and Security Program (SSSP) within Global Security’s Z Program. You will act as a liaison between the SSSP and Engineering to help identify personnel to support projects and advise group members on technical career development. You will interact with group members, NSED Management, Engineering Management, and Program contacts. These positions are funded for a fraction of effort: the majority of the employee’s assignment needs to be through direct programmatic work in SSSP/Z Program. These positions are in the National Security Engineering Division (NSED) within the Engineering Directorate.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will 

• Provide technical and operational leadership and supervision to a multi-disciplinary team including scientists, engineers, and technicians that are responsible for all aspects of space system design, analysis, assembly, integration and test.
• Participate in hiring and mentoring new Engineering staff and ensure employees have access to mentoring activities and career counseling resources.
• Ensure group members remain current on all training requirements, follow and understand Laboratory and Directorate policies and procedures, and comply with all safety and security requirements.
• Prepare and conduct annual performance appraisals with input from program contacts and participate in formal ranking sessions. Monitor group member performance and provide periodic feedback as appropriate.
• Foster interactions with other NSED groups and Engineering Divisions for resource needs in SSSP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the SEL.4 level

• Provide strategic insight to the SSSP program and Engineering to enhance LLNL capabilities and outcomes.

• These positions require an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.  Also, you must have the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical science, or related field or the equivalent combination of education and previous relevant experience.
• Interpersonal skills that will attract, motivate, and retain a high performing technical staff.
• Advanced communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills necessary to present, explain, provide to management and interpret and convey Laboratory policies to employees.
• Aptitude for mentoring and supervising others and managing sensitive personnel matters.
• Significant experience working effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to manage in positive ways to communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome setbacks, and defuse conflict.

Additional qualifications at the SEL.4 level

• Expertise in communicating, interfacing, advising senior management, and collaborating with program leaders of major LLNL programs and sponsors.
• Leadership experience with multidisciplinary teams serving national security missions.

Qualifications We Desire

• Master's degree or PhD in engineering, physical science or related field.
• Experience operating in an SCI environment and handling SCI matters.
• Advanced knowledge and significant experience in space systems engineering including system design, analysis, assembly, integration, test and proposals, taking into consideration payload, spacecraft, orbit and subsystem specifications.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
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Security Clearance

This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire. 

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