SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory ยท 2 days ago
LCLS Engineering Division Director/Chief Engineer
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$230K/yr - $276K/yr
10+ years expSLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is a leading scientific user facility operated by Stanford University, focused on advancing research in various scientific domains. The LCLS Engineering Division Director/Chief Engineer will provide strategic and operational leadership for engineering activities supporting LCLS projects and upgrades, ensuring technical excellence and workforce development.
Advanced MaterialsBiotechnologyGovernmentLife Science
Responsibilities
Serve as a senior leader within LCLS, contributing to strategic planning, resource prioritization, and technical execution of LCLS initiatives
As Engineering Division Leader, manage a multidisciplinary team supporting all LCLS engineering functions, ensuring appropriate staffing, resource planning, and workforce development
As Chief Engineer for LCLS, establish and maintain engineering processes consistent with the SLAC Conduct of Engineering (CoE), ensuring rigor and compliance in the design, fabrication, testing, and operation of scientific systems
Provide systems engineering and project management oversight to ensure technical performance, cost control, and adherence to schedule
Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement across the engineering organization
Lead and participate in design and readiness reviews, risk assessments, and quality assurance activities
Partner with other SLAC directorates and the Office of the Chief Engineer to advance lab-wide engineering standards and practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering and management experience, including leadership of complex, multi-year, multi-million-dollar technical projects
Demonstrated experience in systems engineering, design assurance, and project execution
Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse, high-performing teams
Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills
Preferred
Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Formal training or certification in Systems Engineering
Experience in one or more of the following areas: Experience in a national laboratory or R&D environment
Company
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is the U.S. Department of Energy's national lab at Stanford University. It is a sub-organization of Stanford University.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (3)
2023 (59)
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2020 (41)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-09-27Grant
2023-08-16Grant
2023-01-20Grant
Leadership Team
Pinku Surana
Staff Engineer
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