Deputy Group Leader for Engineering (R&D Manager 3)

What You Will Do ASD Scorpius is seeking a highly motivated Deputy Group Leader (DGL) to serve as an Engineering Coordinator (R&D Manager 3) for the ASD Technical Integration and Project Execution Group. The selected candidate will provide technical and administrative coordination for a team of engineers and support staff to design and procure Accelerator, Downstream Transport, and other ASD components. The DGL will assist the project in meeting quality, schedule, and cost objectives by interfacing with the Engineering Team to deliver accurate designs and procurement documents in accordance with agreed deadlines, oversee the Subcontractor Technical Representative (STR) team in shepherding packages through the procurement process and ensuring contract terms and conditions are met post award, and lead the inventory team responsible for receipt, storage, and tracking of ASD components and parts. Other duties include supporting the group leader to ensure resources are available to support project needs, interfacing with Quality Assurance to oversee vendor fabrication and provide timely resolution of submittals and non‑conformance reports (NCRs), and providing regular reports on the status of designs, procedures, hardware deliveries, and other metrics. The DGL will support the group leader in achieving operational excellence in contract procurement milestones, safety and security, and fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. What You Need Minimum Job Requirements Leadership – Demonstrate a record of team or group leadership, supervisory skills in a project environment, and experience coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams. Provide personnel management, staff development, and lead process improvements to address deficiencies in work processes, communication, and teamwork. Technical Competence – Strong technical competence in electrical or mechanical engineering as applied to highly complex accelerator or other systems. Expertise in designing components using Creo or other software in accordance with G&DG standards and support the Lead Design Engineer (LDE) to ensure designs meet project technical, schedule, and constructability requirements. Experience overseeing engineers, coaching, and mentoring. Procurement Engineering – Knowledge of commercial and governmental procurement practices and policies, experience overseeing technical procurements from award to delivery, and working with Subcontract Technical Representatives (STRs), Procurement Specialists, and Quality Control to assemble and oversee procurements. Ability to advise engineering, Quality, CAMs, and others on ensuring subcontracts are completed in accordance with quality, schedule, and cost objectives. Experience addressing design changes, NCRs, SDDRs, and submittals in a timely manner. Education/Experience – Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Desired Qualifications Advanced knowledge of particle accelerator design and construction. Experience executing work and projects using formal engineering principles (e.g. Conduct of Engineering). Experience executing work and projects using the formality of operations principles (e.g. Conduct of Operations, including Safe Conduct of Research (SCoR)). Experience in conflict resolution and dealing with performance issues. Knowledge of general subcontracting procedures. Training or experience in project management, including schedule management using Primavera, risk management, and scope management. Experience planning or executing large, highly complex technical projects. Training or experience in systems engineering. Active Q Clearance. Work Location Onsite at LANL at TA-53. The ability to work from home one or more days a week may be considered. Work location is at the discretion of management. Position Commitment Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. Position commitment for this position is 1 year. Benefits PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network Dental and vision insurance Free basic life and disability insurance Paid childbirth and parental leave Award‑winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually) Learning opportunities and tuition assistance Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays) Onsite gyms and wellness programs Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius) Clearance Position will be cleared to Q level. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance and obtaining such clearance requires U.S. citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Equal Opportunity Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr