Space Electronics & Signal Processing Deputy Leader

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an experienced leader to provide scientific, technical, and operational guidance. You will manage a team of over 40 staff, ensuring project success while balancing technical work. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills.

The role involves overseeing initiatives, resource allocation, and safety compliance while fostering a creative R&D environment. The position requires U.S. citizenship for obtaining Q clearance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading interdisciplinary teams and developing collaborations.
• Strong organizational and judgment skills to evaluate trade-offs and influence project direction.
• Proven ability to motivate and guide diverse technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific, technical, and operational leadership for a group of over 40 staff.
• Lead strategic initiatives, resource allocation, and personnel development.
• Manage workforce administration, performance, salary, staffing, and finances.

Skills

Leading interdisciplinary teams

Excellent communication skills

Organizational and judgment skills

Motivating diverse technical teams

Conflict management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Tools

Embedded electronics design

Analog circuit design

Digital signal processing

Mixed-signal system design

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an experienced leader to provide scientific, technical, and operational guidance. You will manage a team of over 40 staff, ensuring project success while balancing technical work. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills.

The role involves overseeing initiatives, resource allocation, and safety compliance while fostering a creative R&D environment. The position requires U.S. citizenship for obtaining Q clearance.