Automation, Robotics, and Control Deputy Group Leader (R&D Manager 3)

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO & Holidays

Tuition assistance

Relocation assistance

Onsite gyms

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a Deputy Group Leader for the E-3 Group to partner with the Group Leader in steering technical, business, and operational activities. You will help develop budgets and staffing plans and drive the group's strategic vision, while mentoring staff and overseeing hiring, onboarding, and performance feedback.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams across electronics design, robotics, and control systems, balancing hardware and software development with programmatic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years related experience, or equivalent.
• Proven success leading technical projects and mentoring staff.
• Strong communication and collaboration across groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets and staffing plans with Group Leader.
• Create project plans and monitor milestones.
• Mentor staff and oversee hiring, onboarding, and performance feedback.
• Guide technical staff to meet objectives across programs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, physicists, technicians and designers.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Project planning

Staff mentoring

Collaboration and teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

5 years related experience

Tools

Altium Designer

Siemens Xpedition

AutoCAD

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

What You Will Do

The Automation, Robotics, and Control (E-3) Group seeks a Deputy Group Leader (DGL) to partner with the Group Leader in overseeing the group's technical, business, and operational activities. As DGL, you will be an integral member of the E-3 Group Office, helping to develop budgets and staffing plans and execute the group's strategic vision.

Your responsibilities will include creating project plans, monitoring milestones, and guiding technical staff to meet stockpile and campaign objectives. Working with the Group Leader, you will lead and mentor employees and jointly oversee all aspects of the employee experience, including hiring and onboarding, work assignments, performance feedback, employee development, and meaningful recognition. You will also work with multidisciplinary teams of systems engineers, physicists, technicians, and designers across numerous programs.

The position requires awareness of the group's core functions, including hardware and software design and development, fabrication, and technical project execution. At least 75% of your time must be funded by programmatic codes, and you will be expected to perform technical or research activities aligned with the group's capabilities and priorities.

E-3 is a multidisciplinary engineering organization that E-3 designs, builds, and deploys custom instrumentation, controls, and robotic solutions to solve the unique technical challenges of the nuclear security enterprise. E-3's capabilities include the design, development, fabrication and deployment of custom electronics and control systems including mobile robotics, industrial manipulators, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design, and firmware/software development to support these activities.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

Leadership

Demonstrated success leading technical projects and/or personnel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience leading, fostering collaboration, exhibiting sound decision making and problem solving, and mentoring and developing team members. Demonstrated success in teamwork and consensus building, empowering individuals and teams to execute work scope, and the ability to collaborate broadly across program and organizational lines.

Technical Design Skills

Demonstrated knowledge in one of the group's mission areas to include: electronics design and engineering, robotics, and automation engineering. Experience using mechanical and electrical CAD tools as well as software tools for embedded systems and PLC development.

Mentoring & Training Experience

Experience training and mentoring staff on technical matters related to electronics and/or robotics design and deployment.

Collaboration and Communication

Experience developing collaborations, promoting teamwork, building consensus, and communicating effectively with staff and stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills when working with staff and customers. Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of Laboratory personnel, leadership, and customers.

Education/Experience

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in one or more of the fields of analog design, digital design, robotics, or control system development.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application with any of the following CAD tools: Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition, AutoCAD, Creo, and/or Solidworks to develop electromechanical product definitions.
• Demonstrated proficiency developing firmware/software for specialized applications using the Xilinx Vivado, National Instruments LabVIEW, Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 platforms and/or Python/C++
• Experience using Windchill PDM Link
• Experience in electronics fabrication for R&D applications; familiarity with component assembly as well as fabricating and installing systems for use in high hazard environments.
• Experience with deployment and control of robotic systems, including industrial manipulators as well as autonomous mobile systems (UAV/UGVs).
• Experience motivating staff and creating a collaborative and positive work culture
• Active Q-clearance

Work Location

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 2 years.

Note to Applicants

• Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High-Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50-mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2

Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance

Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position

Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants

Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Incentive Compensation Program

Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.