Flight Performance Integration Future Deterrent Production Leader - Active Security Clearance Requir

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and diverse perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range

$218,700 – $332,772 Annually

$218,700 – $277,344 Annually For the SEL.4 Level

$262,410 – $332,772 Annually for the SEL.5 Level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Flight Performance Integration (FPI) Future Deterrent Production Leader to oversee development processes and resources to ensure efficient, sustainable, and verifiable product delivery within the Weapon Technologies and Engineering (WTE) Program. You will provide oversight of technical implementation of FPI software tools, interface to internal and external stakeholders to define needed capabilities, oversee software quality assurance, and work with the WTE Associate Program Division Leader to determine long-term strategic vision. You will also be involved in building collaborations with internal and external projects to enhance the mission of delivering high-quality products to our customers.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will

• Lead a team of 10+ software developers and engineers with diverse technical backgrounds to develop a highly complex flight modeling suite;
• Manage many parallel tasks requiring the resolution of conflicting work requirements and the prioritization of tasks to meet pre-determined targets;
• Develop and drive the strategy for FPI code production, ensuring alignment of code architecture, technical features, and user experience to achieve project goals and support the long-term vision;
• Collaborate with the WTE APD and FPI Mission Delivery Leader to align project vision, priorities, and strategies, ensuring a unified roadmap and consistent coordination across teams;
• Coordinate with FPI Mission Delivery Leader for monthly reporting to WTE on budget, risks, progress, accomplishments, and ongoing work with FPI while balancing time and budget constraints;
• Guide prioritization and execution of design, development, testing, and implementation phases, incorporating customer input;
• Drive workflow and process improvements, including automation to reduce manual efforts across teams;
• Manage stakeholder engagement, ensuring clear communication of requirements, schedules, and project updates;
• Organize and participate in technical reviews, product working groups, and division-level discussions;
• Collaborate with NA-115 portfolio leaders and Strategic Deterrence (SD) system stakeholders to determine strategies and to enable advanced capabilities to support current and future deterrence capabilities;
• Promote team culture and professional growth through activities, training, and recognition;
• Represent and advocate for FPI Sora and analysis capabilities to attract and expand the internal and external customer base;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the SEL.5 level

• Determine, build, and deliver strategic planning efforts and succession planning on long range goals;
• Influence strategic technical decisions made by senior management and external customers based on technical expertise;
• Serve as an organizational spokesperson and senior technical expert for Laboratory management and/or as an external advisor for customers and sponsors.

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;
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or the equivalent combination of education and related experience;
• Subject matter expertise in developing and maintaining software suites, software release, and Software Quality Assurance (SQA);
• Demonstrated and advanced level skills in ensuring mod/sim accuracy and consistency across multiple tool suites;
• Advanced level knowledge of user needs, gathering requirements, and defining scope;
• Expert verbal and written communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills to effectively work in a team environment, lead a team through technically challenging deliverables, as well as advise senior management and/or external sponsors;
• Significant experience and demonstrated ability to successfully lead a team of technical contributors with diverse backgrounds.

Additional qualifications at the SEL.5 level

• Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience;
• Subject matter expertise in hypersonics, weapon systems, thermal-structural dynamics, flight dynamics or related field. Extensive experience on HPC systems;
• Expert verbal and written communication, facilitation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills to effectively influence senior management and/or external stakeholders as needed, engage in conflict resolution, and receive and respond to customer criticism;
• Extensive experience and expert ability to lead and develop innovative cutting-edge principles, theories, concepts, and technologies;
• Extensive experience breaking down abstract, high-level requirements to specific technical development approaches and requirements, and outlining project tasks and milestones to meet such requirements.

Qualifications We Desire

• Familiarity with multiple CFD, 6-DOF trajectory modeling and/or FEA modeling tools and underlying methodologies;
• Excellent judgment and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to influence customers and partners;
• Experience influencing software engineering best practices within an organization.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!;
• Flexible Benefits Package ;
• 401(k);
• Relocation Assistance;
• Education Reimbursement Program;
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs);
• Our core beliefs – visit .

Security Clearance

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 time of hire.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.

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