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Physics World · 2 weeks ago

Senior Systems Project Engineer

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$169K/yr - $257K/yr

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking Senior Systems Project Engineers to lead innovative engineering projects in advanced laser systems and high-power technologies. The role involves providing technical leadership, managing project schedules and budgets, and training team members while working on impactful projects in a collaborative environment.

Publishing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Function independently with minimal direction, taking significant responsibility and using advanced knowledge and judgment to establish objectives, prioritize parallel tasks, allocate resources, and collaborate in the development of innovative methods/technology to guide the completion of projects and contribute to the development of organizational goals

Lead and guide technical teams to define, develop, and deliver critical systems and components while ensuring alignment with project schedules and budgets

Develop solutions to complex engineering challenges

Manage project schedules and budgets, and oversee execution throughout the project lifecycle

Train, mentor, and coach team members, assisting in fostering professional growth and technical excellence

Prepare, deliver, and explain written and verbal presentations of technical work to stakeholders, including providing advice to management

Maintain and ensure quality standards for all deliverables and leverage team skills to successfully complete complex projects

Perform other duties as assigned

Operate under consultative direction with substantial authority, using in-depth analysis and subject matter expertise in highly advanced concepts to resolve a range of highly complex problems, independently determine strategies, modify approaches, and pursue actions that impact organizational operations or directions and achieve long-term goals

Utilize existing resources and partnerships to develop innovative capabilities and expand the impact of projects

Collaborate with sponsors customers and industry partners to address needs and drive project success as a SME

Establish project vision and strategy and influence technical direction to drive successful outcomes for deliverables

Qualification

Systems EngineeringProject ManagementTechnical LeadershipAdvanced CommunicationComplex Problem SolvingAdvanced ManufacturingPrecision DesignTeam ManagementInterpersonal SkillsMentoring

Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience

Advanced knowledge and significant experience in an engineering relevant discipline with experience in project planning and technical leadership

Experience developing and implementing solutions to complex technical problems, including applying technical best practices, theories, concepts, and techniques

Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information and provide advice to management

Experience interacting and coordinating activities and objectives with all levels of technical staff, managers, stakeholders, and vendors

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage small and multidisciplinary teams

Preferred

Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in engineering, physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience in leading complex engineering projects

Certification in Project Management, such as PMP or Systems Engineering certification

Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and deliver innovative solutions, including expertise in systems engineering, precision design, or advanced manufacturing techniques

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a track record of building effective collaborations across internal teams, sponsors, and industry partners