Applied Engineering Mechanics Group Leader - Active Security Clearance Required

LLNL•Livermore, CA

12d•$189,660 - $288,396•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is hiring a Group Leader for an analysis group within the Applied Engineering Mechanics (AEM) Section, in the Computational Engineering Division (CED) within the Engineering Directorate. The group uses advanced nonlinear finite element analysis codes developed at LLNL to evaluate structural and material responses to combined thermal, quasi-static or dynamic, and hydrodynamic loads under time-dependent kinematic conditions, supporting Laboratory national security missions. The Group Leader provides administrative leadership and contributes technical and strategic leadership. The position may be filled at the SEL.3 or SEL.4 level, depending on the candidate’s knowledge and related experience; additional duties apply at SEL.4. The role includes supervising and developing group members, providing technical direction, planning and coordinating workloads, ensuring work quality, and collaborating with Section, Division, and Laboratory program leaders. At the SEL.4 level, the role also sets broad project vision and strategy, provides subject matter expertise in internal and external forums, and develops technical strategies that influence senior-management and customer decisions. Telework may be authorized at LLNL’s discretion based on policy, security, program, and performance requirements. It is not guaranteed and may change, including through a requirement to work onsite. The position requires an active DOE Q-level clearance or an active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire. External applicants selected for the role must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

Active DOE Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
Master’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Advanced experience and knowledge in one or more areas of engineering analysis, including structural mechanics, elasticity, plasticity, material constitutive behavior, failure mechanics, rigid body mechanics and dynamics, heat transfer, explosive material analysis, hydrodynamics, radiation sciences, or aero sciences.
Demonstrated ability to lead and promote technical projects, including formal design reviews, technical presentations, and safety assessments.
Advanced experience applying government or commercial finite element tools—such as ParaDyn, Diablo, ALE3D, Abaqus, or Ansys—or other mechanics/multiphysics engineering-analysis code suites to assess nonlinear responses of complex systems.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including explaining and presenting technical information and advising employees and management at all levels.
Experience working with technical and programmatic leadership in a team environment and managing multiple concurrent tasks and deliverables.
Advanced interpersonal and listening skills for effective collaboration and team leadership.
At SEL.4, significant experience leading technical personnel and projects, planning and executing projects, and applying and developing creative solutions to highly complex problems.
At SEL.4, expert communication, facilitation, interpersonal, and collaboration skills to lead a team, present and explain information, influence and advise senior management, and positively represent the Program and Laboratory.

Nice To Haves

PhD in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Significant experience collaborating with the ParaDyn, Diablo, and/or ALE3D code development teams to improve analysis methods and capabilities.
Experience in nuclear weapon system design, requirements, and materials.
Knowledge of Laboratory management and structure, including supervision, budgets, policies, and processes.
Ability to mentor, develop, and encourage team members.
Experience hiring and developing employees, including performance reviews, alignment, and salary management processes.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative leadership, supervision, direction, guidance, and support to group members, as well as advanced technical and strategic guidance to help accomplish project and program goals.
Recruit, hire, and develop staff through participation in hiring, career development, performance and salary management, mentoring, and coaching.
Apply advanced technical knowledge to provide and review engineering analysis supporting the enduring and future weapons stockpile and other national security missions, including guidance on the design, testing, modification, and optimization of mechanical components and systems.
Ensure quality of work and effective teamwork by planning workloads, tracking complex technical goals, and coordinating with project leaders on performance goals.
Participate in Section and Division meetings and activities, and plan and conduct monthly Group meetings to influence technical direction, Division strategy, employee engagement, and compliance.
Identify and promote collaboration with other CED groups and collaborate with Laboratory program project leaders to anticipate and meet technical needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
At SEL.4, set broad project vision and strategy and influence technical direction for self and others.
At SEL.4, provide engineering-analysis subject matter expertise at meetings, briefings, design reviews, and committee activities inside and outside the Laboratory.
At SEL.4, develop technical strategies that influence decisions and investments by senior management and external customers.