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Job Description

The Computational Engineering Division (CED) has an opening for Group Leader of the Computational Mechanics Group. The primary focus of this group is providing engineering code development support to the ALE3D project.ALE3D is a multi-physics code supporting 2D and 3D ALE (Arbitrary Lagrange-Eulerian) simulations. The ALE3D research and development applications are collaborative efforts with the Department of Energy Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security for national security problems requiring massively parallel computing.The ALE3D code efforts include design implementation and evaluation of finite element and possibly finite volume methods development of computational models and analyses with multi-physics applications involving solid mechanics fluid dynamics heat transfer chemistry and/or magneto-hydrodynamics. The Computational Mechanics Group Leader will work closely with the ALE3D project lead to ensure engineering code development and user support needs are being satisfied.The secondary focus of this group is providing simulation and analyst support to the broader Weapons and Complex Integration (WCI)community.You will be expected to work closely with other groups within CED and Engineering to support the missions of the Laboratory. This position is in the Engineering Modeling and Simulation Section within the Computational Engineering Division.

This position will be filled at either level depending on your qualifications. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if you are selected at the higher level.

This position is funded at 15 % time and the remaining 85% funding will be identified in the form of another CED assignment supporting another program/project across the Laboratory. The CMG Group Leader position is a fractional time position and the successful candidate must maintain a technical role within their respective program(s). Areas of technical contribution are the development of high-performance multi-physics simulation software for use on massively parallel computers and/or analysis of complex mechanical systems subject to dynamic structural and thermal loads with emphasis on high performance computational techniques.

In this roleyou will

• Supervise provide technical and administrative direction guidance support mentoring coaching and promote teamwork for a team of code developers and advanced users. Participate in career development performance reviews ranking salary management and diversity and inclusion processes and initiatives.
• Recruit and hire new staff as needed to meet Section Division and programmatic staffing needs. Collaborate closely with programmatic personnel and external sponsors to ensure current and future technical and staffing needs are being addressed.
• Ensure technical quality of work and promote effective teamwork within the group.
• Work with group members to develop research and development initiatives for external sponsorship as well as for internally supported LDRD.
• Attend Section and Division meetings plan and conduct monthly Group meetings and conduct institutional training sessions as required.
• Interface with other groups within CED to identify and promote collaborative efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the SEL.4 level

• Develop new Engineering capabilities and novel technologies in computational analysis of solids and structure under extreme loading.
• Set broad project vision and strategy and influence technical direction for self and others.
• Provide subject matter expertise in the areas of finite element methods and/or finite volume methods in both theory and application with significant experience conducting computational analysis.
• Expert communication facilitation and collaboration skills necessary to lead a team advise senior management and to positively represent the Program and the Laboratory.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Masters Degree in engineering related field or the equivalent combination of education and prior relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge in one or more relevant technical areas: finite element methods computational modeling and multi-physics analysis in solid mechanics fluid dynamics heat transfer chemistry and/or magneto-hydrodynamics.
• Proven advanced ability to promote and lead technical projects.
• 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.
• Significant experience working in a team environment with multi-disciplinary personnel of all levels.
• Advanced interpersonal listening and negotiation skills.

Additional qualifications at the SEL.4 level

• Significant experience in the leadership of technical projects project planning and execution.
• Significant experience developing and implementing creative solutions to complex problems.
• Expert communication facilitation and collaboration skills necessary to lead a team advise senior management and to positively represent the Program and the Laboratory.

Qualifications We Desire

• PhD in engineering related field or the equivalent combination of education and prior relevant experience.
• Significant experience developing and executing technical initiatives.
• Significant experience building directing and leading a cohesive technical staff.
• Significant experience working with sponsors to define and implement programmatic requirements and milestones.
• Expert verbal and written communication and facilitation skills necessary to effectively write technical papers and proposals collaborate in a team environment present and explain technical information and provide advice to management and/or external sponsors and all levels of personnel.
• Knowledge of Laboratory management and structure including supervision budget policies and processes.

Additional Information

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2021Best Places to Work by Glassdoor
• Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Collaborative creative inclusive and fun team environment

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LLNL demonstrates its commitment to public safety by requiring that all new Laboratory employees be immunized against COVID-19 unless granted an accommodation under applicable state or federal law. This requirement will apply to all new hires including those who will be working on site as well as those who will be teleworking.

Security Clearance

LLNL is a Department of Energy (DOE) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Laboratory. Some positions will require a DOE L or Q clearance (please reference Security Clearance requirement above). If you are selected and a clearance is required wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. An L or Q clearance requires U.S. citizenship. For additional information please seeDOE Order 472.2.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

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