Integrated Laser Systems System ManagerJob ID6164 LocationSLAC - Menlo Park, CA Full-Time Regular SLAC Job PostingsPosition Overview The Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) is an internationally preeminent science facility, operated by Stanford University at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory on behalf of the Department of Energy, Office of Science. This facility provides world-leading scientific capabilities to a global user community, covering a very broad research portfolio that includes the development of advanced materials and chemical catalysts for clean energy systems; drug discovery for modern pharmaceuticals; and fundamental studies of astrophysical phenomena.We are seeking a candidate to fill the position of Integrated Laser Systems System Manager. The successful candidate will help drive a dynamic and exciting environment, leading the engineering development and operation of a broad array of scientific instruments that operate at the frontier of science. Major upgrades to LCLS are currently underway, representing well over a billion dollars of investment. Over the next five years, LCLS will design and deliver a new suite of science instruments to transform this field, taking advantage of the orders-of-magnitude increase in X-ray beam power as the pulse repetition rate is increased from 120 pulses/second to 1 million/second. This drives the need for entirely new capabilities in X-ray optics, beam diagnostics, cryogenics, ultra-high vacuum assemblies, and precision opto-mechanical systems. In addition, a major multi-year project is underway to upgrade the LCLS facility with a Petawatt laser, enabling high peak power optical and x-ray photons to combine on target, providing world-leading capabilities in the field of fusion science.The successful candidate will join the LCLS laser engineering team and lead the development of new X-ray and Laser science instruments, X-ray and optical beamline systems, and help lead the development of new operational capabilities for the LCLS facility and manage WBS for large ($90M) project involving Integrated Laser Systems. Responsible for the successful delivery, installation, and commissioning of the integrated laser systems, laser beam transport, and laser facility interfaces and support systems.Note: SLAC is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory operated by Stanford University and based in Menlo Park; CA.Your specific responsibilities include:
Manage, as CAM, scope of $100M involving Integrated Laser Systems.
Responsible for the successful delivery, installation, and commissioning of the integrated laser systems, laser beam transport, and laser facility interfaces and support systems.
Coordinate efforts across SLAC and several national labs to ensure laser systems are delivered on schedule, within budget, and meet the mission need.This involves:
Facilitate effective communication between SLAC and other partner national labs.
Develop and manage the technical interfaces between LLE, LLNL, and SLAC to ensure proper integration and commissioning of the laser systems and laser beam transport into the facility.
Ensure appropriate staffing, tools, and processes are in place to support the SLAC ILS technical team.
Influence strategic technical and staffing decisions and participate as a member of the project technical change control board.
Perform engineering duties requiring significant scheduling and budgeting responsibility.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
Bachelor¿s degree in engineering or science applicable to the field of laser science and laser systems engineering.A minimum of 8 years¿ relevant experience.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to collaborate in a team environment.
Experience with systems engineering.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative work environment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a diverse team environment.
In addition, preferred requirements include:
A Master or PhD degree in STEM field and 10 years of relevant experience similar to those listed above.
Experience managing large (>$90M) integrated projects.
SLAC employee competencies:
Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
Physical requirements and working conditions:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Work Standards:
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1¿General Policy and Responsibilities:http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
Classification Title: Lead Engineer, Staff Engineer 4
Job code: 0134 Grade: M
Duration: Regular Continuing
The expected pay range for this position is $180,000 to $229,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.