High-Power Laser Systems Engineering and Operations Manager
Core
Lead the Laser and Alignment Systems Engineering Section to ensure safe, reliable operations and future capability enhancements of the National Ignition Facility's high-power laser systems.
Role type
Senior management of high-power laser systems engineering and operations
Builds
Operational readiness and mission execution for the world's largest laser facility
Domain
National security science / High-power laser systems / Pulsed power
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Leadership of large multidisciplinary organizations, strategic vision, organizational development, workforce planning, technical direction, resource management, risk reduction, obsolescence management, lifecycle sustainment, complex engineering judgment, budget management, safety systems expertise, quality assurance
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Physics/EE/ME/Nuclear Engineering, experience with high-power laser systems, pulsed power systems, precision optical alignment, systems engineering, 24/7 operational environment leadership
Technologies
Laser systems, pulsed power systems, precision optical alignment systems, electro-mechanical systems
Responsibilities
Establish section priorities and resource allocation, provide technical leadership for ~90 engineers and technicians, manage competing operational and engineering efforts, manage personnel performance and succession planning, direct maintenance and reliability strategies, collaborate on system-level requirements, negotiate with senior management and sponsors, oversee project progress, resolve complex engineering issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities