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Flight Test Group Leader - Active Security Clearance Required

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Livermore

AI generated summary

  • You need an active security clearance and experience in flight testing, leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex projects effectively.
  • You will lead flight test operations, oversee test planning and execution, ensure safety compliance, manage team activities, and collaborate on data analysis while maintaining an active security clearance.

Requirements

  • This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • Advanced knowledge and significant experience in engineering design, fabrication, assembly techniques and materials, material properties, manufacturing methods, and theory.
  • Experience with proven ability to lead, mentor, manage, coordinate, and oversee technical teams in executing programmatic goals across organizational lines to meet system requirements with confined schedules and budgets.
  • Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills necessary to independently advise, counsel, recommend, and develop solutions on a wide variety of technical and programmatic issues.
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information and provide advice to management.
  • Expertise in given technical discipline applying rigor to product development and demonstrated ability to coordinate with Subject Matter Experts in developing technologies for a variety of products and applications.
  • Ability to travel to meet programmatic requirements. Mission support can be at remote locations in excess of two weeks per mission multiple times throughout the year.
  • Significant experience developing and monitoring performance required to meet programmatic milestones and deliverables.
  • Expert level verbal and written communication skills to present, explain, advise, and influence senior management and stakeholders, and to positively represent the program and the laboratory externally.
  • Extensive experience making independent decisions regarding highly variable technical problems and ability to interact effectively with people at all levels.
  • Master’s degree in Engineering, related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • Experience with highly advanced fabrication and assembly techniques directly applicable to material, components, systems, and equipment.
  • Experience designing, fabricating, and fielding unmanned aircraft systems.
  • Advanced experience developing conceptual designs of mechanical/electronic/optical systems, testing prototypes and associated diagnostics, and experience with CAD/computer design packages.

Responsibilities

  • Provide supervision to a Flight Test Group: Responsible for hiring and on-boarding, staff/career development, staff coordination, and performance management activities for group personnel and to participate in the DTED ranking and salary processes. Monitor performance required to meet programmatic milestones and deliverables and lead corrective actions where necessary.
  • Assign work and remain cognizant of the technical goals, solution approaches, and progress of all projects within the group, while also contributing to programmatic deliverables as an individual team member.
  • Provide technical guidance and oversight on product development activities specifically related to Flight Test’s unmanned aircraft systems and rafts. This includes mechanical, electrical, or software design from the component level to the system level, product documentation, and training.
  • Propose solutions to optimize data collection in the field. Maintain logs of equipment issues, necessary troubleshooting steps, and compile lessons learned at the end of each mission to share with the broader LIDSS team.
  • Lead design solutions to meet the requirements of future flight test programs, specifically the product realization and maturation of unmanned aircraft systems and diagnostic rafts.
  • Coordinate with LIDSS leadership to develop long term initiatives and product development plans that provide solutions for stakeholders, and report on project progress both internally and externally as appropriate.
  • Review drawings, software, schematics, studies, and technology reports to ensure appropriate engineering rigor is upheld and that stakeholder needs are being met.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Influence strategic decisions made by senior management and external sponsors / customers.
  • Lead, develop, and implement advancements in cutting edge capabilities, technologies, and programs that may have impact beyond the Laboratory.
  • Function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for LIDSS to provide highly advanced technical leadership, including developing innovative methods to provide solutions to highly complex problems.
  • Works with LIDSS senior leadership and sponsors to identify areas for continued technology development and assists in submitting proposals or presentations to secure the necessary funding for the proposed development.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Flight Test Group Leader at LLNL?

The Flight Test Group Leader supervises a team responsible for supporting the LLNL Independent Diagnostics Scoring System (LIDSS) program, which involves diagnostic design, technology integration, and deployment in support of national defense programs involving unmanned aircraft systems and instrumented rafts.

What are the educational requirements for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience is required. A Master’s degree is desired but not mandatory.

What kind of security clearance is required for this position?

An active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or an active Top Secret clearance from another U.S. government agency is required at the time of hire.

What are some of the key responsibilities of the Flight Test Group Leader?

Key responsibilities include supervising team members, providing technical guidance on product development, optimizing data collection methods, leading design solutions, coordinating with leadership on development initiatives, and ensuring engineering rigor in project deliverables.

Is this position eligible for remote work?

Yes, the position may offer a hybrid schedule, allowing for flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, depending on project needs.

What experience is required in terms of technical leadership?

Candidates should have significant experience leading, mentoring, and managing technical teams to execute programmatic goals and meet system requirements within tight schedules and budgets.

What kind of projects will the Flight Test Group Leader be involved in?

The leader will work on projects related to unmanned aircraft systems, diagnostic rafts, advanced mechanical and electrical engineering design, and integration of state-of-the-art technology for national defense applications.

Will there be travel involved in this position?

Yes, the position requires the ability to travel to meet programmatic needs, sometimes for missions that can last more than two weeks in remote locations.

What additional qualifications might be preferred for higher-level positions?

At the SEL.4 level, significant experience in developing and monitoring programs to meet milestones, expert communication skills, and the ability to make independent decisions concerning complex technical problems are preferred.

Are there benefits associated with this position?

Yes, LLNL offers a flexible benefits package, 401(k), relocation assistance, education reimbursement, and flexible schedules, among other benefits.

How does LLNL prioritize diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

LLNL is committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture. They value and celebrate diversity in people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives as vital for the Laboratory's mission success.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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Mission & Purpose

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration within the Department of Energy. LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory's science and engineering are being applied to achieve breakthroughs for counterterrorism and nonproliferation, defense and intelligence, energy and environmental security. The world-class programs and capabilities at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory span one square mile, what many consider to be "the smartest square mile on Earth."​