Director, Technical Division – Accelerator Systems

Brookhaven National Laboratory; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookhaven National Laboratory seeks a Division Director – Technical Division for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) project. The role leads engineering, design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and long-term operations of the EIC accelerator complex.

You will report to the FIP Associate Laboratory Director and collaborate with the EIC Project Director. You will guide strategic development, budget management, safety, and governance while engaging with DOE sponsors and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
• 12+ years of progressively responsible leadership in a scientific or large technical enterprise with at least 8 years in senior/executive roles.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering, technical, scientific, and project organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and organizational development for the Division.
• Manage annual operating and project budgets exceeding $200M.
• Oversee lifecycle management of accelerator systems from design to operations and replacement.
• Engage with senior leadership, sponsors, and external stakeholders to communicate complex issues and ensure alignment.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Project execution

Engineering governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Brookhaven National Laboratory seeks a Division Director – Technical Division for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) project. The role leads engineering, design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and long-term operations of the EIC accelerator complex.

You will report to the FIP Associate Laboratory Director and collaborate with the EIC Project Director. You will guide strategic development, budget management, safety, and governance while engaging with DOE sponsors and external