PAY RANGE

$182,310 - $277,344
$182,310 - $231,180 Annually for the SEL.3 level
$218,700 - $277,344 Annually for the SEL.4 level
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Job Description
We have an opening for an Aero Analysis Group Leader. The group’s work supports hypersonics and reentry systems, including modeling and simulation of hypersonic reentry bodies, feasibility studies, flight testing, and flight software development. You will work closely with programmatic customers, such as the Flight Performance Integration program, to ensure current and evolving analysis needs are satisfied. This position is in the Computational Engineering Division (CED), within the Engineering Directorate.
This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AT THE SEL.4 LEVEL

• Subject matter expertise in one or more relevant technical areas: aerospace engineering, hypersonic computational fluid dynamics, flight dynamics, aerothermodynamics, ablation in reentry environments, or a related technical area.
• Significant experience in the leadership of technical personnel, projects, project planning, and execution, including applying and developing creative solutions to highly complex problems.
• Demonstrated expert communication, facilitation, interpersonal, and collaboration skills necessary to effectively lead a team, present and explain information, influence and advise senior management, while positively representing the Program and the Laboratory.

QUALIFICATIONS WE DESIRE

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Knowledge of Laboratory management and structure including supervision, budget, policies, and processes.
• Experience in the hiring and career development of employees.
• Experience with performance reviews, ranking, and salary management processes.
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Qualifications

• This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or Department of Defense (DOD) Top Secret clearance.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Advanced knowledge and significant experience in one or more of the following: aerospace engineering, hypersonic computational fluid dynamics, flight dynamics, aerothermodynamics, ablation in reentry environments, or a related technical area.
• Demonstrated ability to promote and lead technical projects.
• Advanced communication skills necessary to effectively give written and verbal presentations and interact with all levels of personnel and provide advice to management.
• Significant experience working in a team environment with multi-disciplinary personnel, managing multiple concurrent tasks and deliverables.
• Advanced interpersonal and listening skills to effectively collaborate and lead in a team environment

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

• Supervise, support, and provide technical and administrative direction/guidance for approximately 10 group members, including sharing advanced technical analysis and recommendations for the development of innovative methods and technologies.
• Recruit and hire new staff as needed to meet Section, Division, and programmatic staffing needs through active engagement in career development, performance and salary management, mentoring, and coaching activities.
• Develop and serve the group’s customer base by maintaining a close interface with programmatic and project elements.
• Formulate and maintain a long-term plan for staff development and technical research and development that will provide state-of-the-art capabilities to further the mission of LLNL.
• Interface with other groups within CED to identify and promote collaborative efforts. Collaborate with project leaders within Laboratory programs to anticipate and meet technical needs.
• Leverage advanced technical knowledge to provide and review aerospace engineering support for the enduring and future weapons stockpile, including guiding the design, testing, modification, and optimization of mechanical components and systems.
• Ensure quality of work and promote effective teamwork within the group by planning workloads, remaining aware of complex technical goals, and coordinating with project leaders to track progress on performance goals.
• Participate in Section and Division meetings and activities and plan and conduct monthly Group meetings to influence technical directions, Division strategy, and employee engagement and compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, AT THE SEL.4 LEVEL

• Set broad project vision and strategy and influence technical direction for self and others.
• Develop creative new Engineering capabilities and novel technologies in one or more areas of aerospace engineering, hypersonic computational fluid dynamics, flight dynamics, aerothermodynamics, and/or ablation in reentry environments.
• Provide subject matter expertise in one or more areas of aerospace engineering, hypersonics, aerothermodynamics, and/or material ablation, including conducting highly complex and in-depth analysis within those areas.

Qualifications

• This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or Department of Defense (DOD) Top Secret clearance.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Advanced knowledge and significant experience in one or more of the following: aerospace engineering, hypersonic computational fluid dynamics, flight dynamics, aerothermodynamics, ablation in reentry environments, or a related technical area.
• Demonstrated ability to promote and lead technical projects.
• Advanced communication skills necessary to effectively give written and verbal presentations and interact with all levels of personnel and provide advice to management.
• Significant experience working in a team environment with multi-disciplinary personnel, managing multiple concurrent tasks and deliverables.
• Advanced interpersonal and listening skills to effectively collaborate and lead in a team environment.