Group Leader: Micro & Nano Tech R&D

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory seeks a Group Leader in the Micro and Nano Technology Section (MNTS) within MED to lead a multidisciplinary team in micro/nano materials, MEMS, sensors, and biotechnology. You will shape strategy, mentor staff, and manage programmatic work while maintaining safety and security standards.

The role may offer a hybrid schedule with some days in the office and others remote, depending on team needs.

Qualifications

• DOE Q clearance with US citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/chemical/biomedical engineering, materials science, physics or related field.
• Experience leading diverse technical teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and strategic direction to a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers.
• Set technical strategy, define work objectives, and guide workload planning across multiple projects.
• Lead recruiting, hiring, training, career development, and performance management.
• Provide technical reviews and recommendations on complex designs and analyses.
• Communicate project risks and progress to senior leadership and sponsors.
• Develop staff through mentoring, career development discussions, and performance feedback.
• Ensure safety, security, and operational standards across lab environments.

Skills

DOE Q clearance

Group leadership

Staff development

Technical reviews

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory seeks a Group Leader in the Micro and Nano Technology Section (MNTS) within MED to lead a multidisciplinary team in micro/nano materials, MEMS, sensors, and biotechnology. You will shape strategy, mentor staff, and manage programmatic work while maintaining safety and security standards.

The role may offer a hybrid schedule with some days in the office and others remote, depending on team needs.