Advanced Materials Group Leader - Active Clearance Required

LLNL•Livermore, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking multiple Group Leaders to lead teams in the field of advanced materials engineering. These groups support national security missions and LLNL R&D activities. The role involves leading complex, fast-paced R&D efforts, translating mission needs into executable strategies, guiding technical direction, and ensuring delivery across sites within the NNSA complex. You will collaborate with senior scientists, engineers, and project leaders to align priorities, enable execution, and sustain high-performing teams in an agile, multidisciplinary environment. As part of a capability-driven organization, you will shape and grow engineering capabilities for future missions by anticipating emerging challenges, cultivating technical and leadership depth, and positioning the organization to respond to evolving national security priorities. These positions report to the Associate Division Leaders in the Materials Engineering Division (MED) within the Engineering Directorate and require significant on-site presence.

Requirements

Active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance, or an active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency, at the time of hire.
Master’s degree in materials science, materials engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent level of demonstrated knowledge.
Extensive record of refereed publications in materials science, with external recognition of technical expertise in the field.
Expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas: advanced materials and manufacturing techniques, in-depth understanding of material property-structure relationships, or materials for fusion applications.
Extensive experience leading technical teams in R&D environments.
Extensive experience leading the delivery or operation of large-scale, complex systems, facilities, or programs in multi-organizational environments.
Demonstrated success in developing technical leaders and building organizational capability aligned with evolving mission needs.
Expert leadership, communication, and collaboration skills necessary to effectively present, explain, align teams, influence outcomes, represent the organization, and advise senior management and/or external sponsors.

Nice To Haves

PhD in materials science and engineering, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience as an Engineering Group Leader.
Broad experience across a variety of Laboratory programs.
Expertise in managing projects and programs.
Experience designing, commissioning, operating, maintaining, or upgrading experimental systems for materials R&D.
Experience collaborating with materials modelers.
Experience working within DOE/NNSA or similarly complex, regulated environments.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced technical direction and leadership to a team of scientists, engineers, and postdoctoral researchers, including setting technical expectations, priorities, and standards for R&D projects and capability development.
Implement policy, allocate resources, recruit and hire, and serve as the primary contact between the team and MED management.
Lead performance management and salary management activities, and promote career development, mentoring, and technical guidance for group members.
Oversee the delivery of complex engineering projects and programs, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with mission objectives, cost, and schedule.
Engage with senior management, sponsors, and partners to shape future program direction and investments, and influence key decisions.
Lead and shape the development, implementation, and execution of strategic plans and long-term goals for the group, in collaboration with senior MED leadership and programmatic management.
Anticipate emerging technical and programmatic opportunities, positioning the group to support new initiatives, capability sustainment and advancement, and response to evolving priorities.
Champion, develop, and apply disciplined engineering, quality management, and project management best practices in support of the group’s programs, projects, and customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.