Manager Advanced RF Systems - Intelligent RF Communications, Onsite

$149,700 - $254,400/Yr

Sandia Corporation - Albuquerque, NM

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Albuquerque, NM

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Level 1 - R&D Manager to lead our dynamic Advanced RF Systems Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a team of talented scientists, engineers, and researchers dedicated to advancing the field of radio frequency (RF) systems and electromagnetic warfare. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of RF principles, and a passion for innovation in defense technologies. This position does require occasional travel, with a potential to travel once a month. In this role, you will provide visionary leadership and direction to the Advanced RF Systems Department, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages innovation and excellence. You will mentor and develop team members, providing guidance on career growth and professional development while managing departmental budgets, resources, and schedules to ensure project milestones are met. You will also be responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans and objectives for the department in alignment with Sandia's mission and goals, identifying emerging trends and opportunities in RF systems and electromagnetic warfare, and integrating them into the department's research agenda. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the planning, execution, and evaluation of cutting-edge research projects in RF systems and electromagnetic warfare, ensuring that the department's research activities align with national security needs and sponsor requirements. You will promote the publication and dissemination of research findings in reputable journals and conferences, build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and represent the department in meetings, conferences, and collaborative initiatives. Additionally, you will seek and secure funding opportunities to support the department's research and development efforts while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures. Continuous improvement of departmental processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness will also be a key focus of your role.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and direction to the Advanced RF Systems Department.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages innovation and excellence.
• Mentor and develop team members, providing guidance on career growth and professional development.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and schedules to ensure project milestones are met.
• Develop and implement strategic plans and objectives for the department in alignment with Sandia's mission and goals.
• Identify emerging trends and opportunities in RF systems and electromagnetic warfare and integrate them into the department's research agenda.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define long-term goals and priorities for the department.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of cutting-edge research projects in RF systems and electromagnetic warfare.
• Ensure the department's research activities are aligned with national security needs and sponsor requirements.
• Promote the publication and dissemination of research findings in reputable journals and conferences.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions.
• Represent the department in meetings, conferences, and collaborative initiatives.
• Seek and secure funding opportunities to support the department's research and development efforts.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Implement best practices for project management, quality assurance, and risk management.
• Continuously improve departmental processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

• A Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or a relevant STEM field is required.
• Strong understanding of RF principles, technologies, and their applications in defense.
• The ability to acquire and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.
• The ability to acquire and maintain SCI access, which may require a polygraph test.
• At least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in RF systems or electromagnetic warfare.
• Proven track record of successfully leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects.
• Experience in securing and managing research funding from government and industry sources.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex technical challenges.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in securing and managing research funding from government and industry sources.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Health insurance
• 401(k)