Research Department Manager

The Sensor and Electronics Lab at HRL Laboratories is a highly talented team of scientists, engineers, and project managers, performing pioneering work on advanced technologies for commercial and government applications. We seek a self-motivated scientist / engineer with strong communication and leadership skills to serve as the Department Manager (2nd level manager) for the Device Technologies Department. The role consists of roughly 40% management and 60% technical contributions. 

Line management duties include managing resources (e.g. allocating team personnel to projects), talent acquisition (e.g. recruiting), performance management through informal and formal feedback, and 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 competencies and capabilities of the department, which include RF Gallium Nitride HEMTs, III-V infrared detectors, SiGe spin qubits, and similar technologies, with emphasis on epitaxial deposition and/or device fabrication. Specific technical assignments are dependent on background and interests of the selected candidate.

Essential Duties:

6+ years’ 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. Experience coaching front-line managers is a plus.

Required Skills:

In-depth knowledge of a device technology area of current or future interest to the Sensors and Electronics Laboratory. This includes RF GaN HEMTs, III-V infrared detectors, SiGe spin qubits, and other related wafer-based technologies. Deep technical understanding of the underlying device physics is preferred. Knowledge of organizing and leading engineering teams is required.

Required Education:

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

Essential Requirements:

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. Ability to work well in a team and independently. 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.

Special Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.

Compensation:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $182,720 - $234,168 + bonus + benefits.

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