Senior Director of Engineering & Strategy

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 522,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) invites applications for Principal Associate Director for Engineering. Lead a workforce of ~3,000, sustain engineering capabilities across hardware, software, and digital domains, and shape the Directorate's strategic vision.

You will partner with LLNL's Senior Leadership Team, oversee facilities and budgets, and drive external funding while ensuring safety, security, and quality standards in all programs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in engineering or related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Extensive senior-level experience leading a large-scale, mission-oriented research and development organization.
• Experience leading and managing a large complex technical organization, including hiring processes, workforce development, resource management, and strategic planning.
• Ability to secure and maintain safety, security, environmental stewardship, and quality assurance standards.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Senior Leadership Team to create and advance strategies to achieve institutional goals.
• Oversee the operation of engineering facilities, laboratories, and service centers critical to LLNL missions.
• Manage Directorate personnel and budget consistent with Laboratory and DOE policies.
• Pursue external funding for early-stage innovative concepts and grow engineering capabilities.
• Ensure safety, security, environmental stewardship, and equal opportunity across the Directorate.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic planning

Engineering management

Budget management

Stakeholder collaboration

AI adoption

Security clearance

Technical communication

Education

PhD in engineering

Job description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) invites applications for Principal Associate Director for Engineering. Lead a workforce of ~3,000, sustain engineering capabilities across hardware, software, and digital domains, and shape the Directorate's strategic vision.

You will partner with LLNL's Senior Leadership Team, oversee facilities and budgets, and drive external funding while ensuring safety, security, and quality standards in all programs.