R&D Manager, Nuclear Weapons Verification

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks an exceptional leader to serve as Division Leader for V Division (V-DO) within ALDW. As R&D Manager 6, you will guide strategic initiatives, foster innovation, and ensure program milestones are delivered.

This role demands deep Nuclear Weapons Program expertise, proven leadership, and a commitment to high-performing teams. You will collaborate with sister divisions, lead verification and validation activities, and shape the division's approach to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 15+ years related experience.
• Proven leadership in large, complex technical programs.
• Expertise in engineering, testing, verification and validation within a nuclear weapons context.

Responsibilities

• Lead V Division and guide strategic initiatives to meet milestones.
• Drive verification and validation across weapon designs and tests.
• Foster collaboration with ALDW and sister divisions to ensure mission success.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Excellence

Strategic Thinking

Cross-Organizational Collaboration

Workforce Leadership

Operational Leadership

Communication

Program Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks an exceptional leader to serve as Division Leader for V Division (V-DO) within ALDW. As R&D Manager 6, you will guide strategic initiatives, foster innovation, and ensure program milestones are delivered.

This role demands deep Nuclear Weapons Program expertise, proven leadership, and a commitment to high-performing teams. You will collaborate with sister divisions, lead verification and validation activities, and shape the division's approach to