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CryogenicSystemsEngineeringManager
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“Cryogenic Systems Engineering Manager at LLNL. Skills: Cryogenic systems, Team leadership, Technical leadership. Lead teams with technical focus. Operate under consultative direction”
Industry & Context.
Solve complex problems; Decision-making during off-normal events
U. S. citizenship, Security clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
U. S. DOE Q-level security clearance, Bachelor's degree in Materials, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, Extensive knowledge of cryogenic systems, Experience leading cryogenic operations, Experience leading cryogenic engineering teams, Extensive experience making sound technical judgements, Extensive decision-making skills, Demonstrated ability to develop innovative methods, Extensive team leadership experience, Extensive management experience, Extensive experience developing innovative processes, Extensive experience developing innovative technologies, Extensive experience developing innovative process improvements, Advanced verbal communication skills, Advanced written communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience planning complex technical programs, Experience directing complex technical programs, Experience in NIF cryogenic environments, Experience in TExS cryogenic environments, Experience in NIF target-fielding environments, Experience in TExS target-fielding environments, MS degree in related field
What You'll Do.
Lead teams with technical focus
Operate under consultative direction
Use subject matter expertise
Use significant team leadership experience
Exercise judgment within policies
Ensure timely project completion
Determine strategies independently
Manage organizational impact
Pursue actions for long-term goals
Provide strategic direction
Provide technical leadership
Align resources with program objectives
Align execution with program objectives
Ensure prioritization of initiatives
Ensure delivery of initiatives
Lead design of cryogenic systems
Lead integration of cryogenic systems
Lead optimization of cryogenic systems
Improve system performance
Improve system reliability
Improve operational efficiency
Drive development of cryogenic methods
Drive development of cryogenic technologies
Analyze system performance
Lead integrated project teams
Deploy target fielding capabilities
Define operational boundaries
Advise leadership on system capabilities
Advise leadership on system risk
Oversee maintenance of cryogenic systems
Oversee readiness of cryogenic systems
Oversee continuous improvement of cryogenic systems
Support safe operations
Support reliable operations
Provide expert technical judgment
Provide decision-making during off-normal events
Enable effective team response
Develop training frameworks
Build workforce capability
Standardize practices
Strengthen operational readiness
Establish requirements
Establish verification plans
Author technical documentation
Review technical documentation
Approve technical documentation
Mentor engineering staff
Mentor operations staff
Foster technical growth
Foster accountability
Foster leadership capacity
Collaborate across organizations
Collaborate across disciplines
Solve complex problems
Advance shared objectives
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Across organizations; Across disciplines
Communication Scope
Technical information presentation; Advice to management
Process & Methodology
Program planning, Program direction
Full Job Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. We have an opening for a Cryogenic Systems Engineering Manager to lead and advance the cryogenic operations and engineering capabilities that support the successful fielding of all NIF targets. You will provide broad technical leadership, strategic direction, and high‑level engineering oversight across cryogenic test systems, target layering operations, and readiness activities for shot campaigns at the National Ignition Facility, which is a round-the-clock operational facility conducting laser fusion experiments. This position resides in the Laser Systems Engineering & Operations (LSEO) Division within the Engineering Directorate and directly supports the NIF & Photon Science (NIF&PS) Directorate. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work. You will * Lead teams, programs, or functions with a technical focus, operate under consultative direction, use subject matter expertise and significant team leadership experience, and exercise judgment within established policies to monitor workflow, allocate resources, ensure timely completion of projects, independently determine strategies, and achieve objectives while managing organizational impact and pursuing actions to achieve long-term goals. * Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for the Cryo Operations and Cryo Engineering teams, aligning resources and execution with program objectives and ensure prioritization a
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