Group Leader, Nuclear Systems R&D & Strategy

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nuclear Systems Group (NEN-5) within the Nuclear Engineering and Nonproliferation (NEN) Division is seeking a Group Leader to provide strategic leadership and business management of approximately 30 employees with an annual budget of $12M. The group delivers design, modeling, and software development solutions to critical national security needs.

The role emphasizes building strong teams, promoting a safety culture, coordinating across divisions, and guiding long‑term research directions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical science with 8+ years related experience.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing budgets.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and business management for ~30 staff with a $12M budget.
• Develop and sustain teams, coordinate inter‑team collaboration.
• Set goals for long‑term sustainability and expanded research directions.
• Serve on the Division management team to shape strategic priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Strategic planning

People management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or physical science

Job description

The Nuclear Systems Group (NEN-5) within the Nuclear Engineering and Nonproliferation (NEN) Division is seeking a Group Leader to provide strategic leadership and business management of approximately 30 employees with an annual budget of $12M. The group delivers design, modeling, and software development solutions to critical national security needs.

The role emphasizes building strong teams, promoting a safety culture, coordinating across divisions, and guiding long‑term research directions.