Group Lead - Computational Devices

The Computational Device Microscopy Group of the Sensor and Electronics Lab at HRL Laboratories is a highly talented team of scientists and engineers performing pioneering work on advanced materials and device technologies for commercial and government applications in an innovative research and development environment. We seek a self-motivated scientist / engineer with strong communication and leadership skills to serve as the Group Leader (first line manager) for the device team.

The role consists of roughly 25% management and 75% technical contributions.

Managing resources (e.g. allocating team personnel to projects)

Talent acquisition (e.g. recruiting), performance management through informal and formal feedback

Additional department-wide, lab-wide, and company-wide assignments (e.g. business development and planning for capital investments), as well as providing critical feedback to staff.

Technical contributions should be aligned with the skills and capabilities of the team in the areas of epitaxial materials, materials characterization, and microscopy.

Leadership in the efficient operations of these technical functions is essential to the role.

Prior experience in a role involving leadership of technical staff

Demonstrated experience with successful resource allocation and management of technical projects

Experience with epitaxial materials growth is needed

In-depth knowledge of epitaxial chemical vapor deposition

Ability to work well in a team and independently

Knowledge of organizing and leading engineering teams

Proficiency in use of computers, complex electronic equipment, oral and written communication, interaction with vendors/colleagues and willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related scientific discipline

Must be sufficiently mobile to work within confined spaces and have both visual and hearing acuity.

Must be able to occasionally work in a cleanroom environment.

US Citizenship is required.

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $132,765 - $165,983 + bonus + benefits.

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