Deputy Division Director, Technical Systems, EIC

Brookhaven National Laboratory•Ridge, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is seeking a Deputy Division Director for the Technical Systems Division (TSD) of the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC). The TSD is responsible for the engineering, design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation, and testing of particle accelerator and storage ring components and systems. This role involves providing leadership and oversight to various engineering groups, supporting project development, ensuring technical baseline adherence, and managing system performance goals. The Deputy Division Director will collaborate with project managers, support procurement processes, manage small projects, guide staff development, and translate complex technical information for leadership. They will also oversee technical reviews, ensure compliance with standards, and promote a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics or a related discipline.
10+ years of relevant technical experience, including a minimum of 6 years’ management/ leadership experience.
Experience within scientific, aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environment.
Experience in management, design, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of particle accelerator systems or other similar large scientific projects.
Experience with the management, oversight, and coordination of a variety of scientific, engineering, and technical staff for design, fabrication, assembly, testing, and installation of complex systems and equipment.
Experience as a supervisor including hiring, mentoring and performance management.
Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills, and proficiency with MS Office and MS Excel.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Engineering, Physics or a related discipline.
Experience with particle accelerator or scientific equipment assembly and installation.
Experience working with scientists, engineers, and technicians to overcome complex and diverse technical challenges and install systems and components which perform as expected.
Experience in the engineering or scientific development of RF, Controls, Beam Instrumentation, Mechanical, Magnet, and Electrical components, and/or Vacuum systems.
Project management experience, PMP certification, and/or formal training.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight to the RF, Controls, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Magnet, Electrical, Vacuum, and Design Groups for both electron and hadron beam accelerator and storage systems.
Develop and maintain the Technical Systems organization and infrastructure to provide engineering, design, and technical support services for the EIC project.
Support the development of accelerator system scope, system design, execution plans, cost, and schedule.
Collaborate with the Project Managers to develop and maintain the technical baseline while generating performance metrics, evaluating earned value, and conducting variance analyses to guide project execution.
Ensure technical systems support the delivery of EIC Project Level 3 WBS systems and components.
Ensure achievement of overall system performance goals under the assigned scope of work.
Support the safe execution of the TSD scope within the budget and schedule.
Support systems risk management within the TSD scope and work with the Technical Systems Division Director to implement all technical, cost, and schedule changes.
Support BNL procurement and TSD teams with the creation of SOWs, Technical Specifications, contracts and service agreements to ensure critical procurements are executed on schedule.
Conduct market research to identify and evaluate viable new sources of material, components, systems and services.
Start and manage critical small projects until permanent resources are assigned.
Ensure direct supervisors and their indirect teams have the necessary qualifications, skills, experience, and resources to deliver the assigned scope and carry out all work safely and professionally.
Guide and develop staff with high standards for quality of work and to meet the anticipated workload requirements.
Translate complex technical discussions into executive level summaries for leadership consumption.
Advise and oversee the development and execution of technical and DOE reviews by TSD staff.
Maintain and ensure required compliance processes are effectively applied to daily work and collaborate with lab representatives to integrate new compliance standards.
Ensure the application of value engineering principles.
Maintain an environment conducive to openness, collaboration, and respect for all.