Group Leader, Electromagnetic Space Sensing

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 171,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Incentive compensation program

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM, seeks a senior scientific and engineering leader to head the ISR-2 Electromagnetic Sciences & Cognitive Space Applications Group. The role guides a ~35-person staff with 15 students, directing remote sensing, space-based sensors, and related systems development to meet mission needs.

You will shape strategy, manage research portfolios and workforce, and ensure safety, security, and excellence in program execution while collaborating with sponsors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and eight years of directly related experience.
• Active Q clearance and SCI required.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic vision and organizational development for ISR-2 Group.
• Oversee technical and administrative operations with sponsors and leaders.
• Mentor staff, drive performance management, and workforce planning.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Technical Knowledge

Communication

Safety & Security

Workforce Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM, seeks a senior scientific and engineering leader to head the ISR-2 Electromagnetic Sciences & Cognitive Space Applications Group. The role guides a ~35-person staff with 15 students, directing remote sensing, space-based sensors, and related systems development to meet mission needs.

You will shape strategy, manage research portfolios and workforce, and ensure safety, security, and excellence in program execution while collaborating with sponsors