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The American Physical Society

NIF&PS OMST Engineering & Maintenance Manager - Optics Materials Science & Techn

The American Physical Society, Livermore, California, United States, 94551

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Pay Range $262,410 - $332,772 Annually

Job Description We are seeking an

Engineering & Maintenance Manager

for the Optics Materials Science & Technology (OMST) team at the National Ignition Facility & Photon Science (NIF&PS). The role requires guiding the OMST Engineering team in operations, system upgrades, reliability engineering, and lifecycle sustainment planning.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary teams in designing, upgrading, commissioning, and maintaining specialized optics processing systems.

Provide strategic and technical leadership to ensure reliability, quality, and mission delivery.

Oversee recruiting, training, and performance management for engineering staff.

Champion reliability and lifecycle sustainment using advanced systems engineering and reliability engineering methods.

Ensure continuous availability, performance, and safety of complex optics systems.

Implement upgrades, reliability‑centered maintenance, and new technologies.

Develop long‑range strategies for OMST facility needs and integrate new programs.

Identify and apply innovative improvements to enhance performance and reduce total cost of ownership.

Manage financial planning and resource allocation for operations, including a $3M annual procurement budget.

Mentor engineering staff on LLNL and NIF processes and maintain relationships with vendors and subcontractors.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

U.S. DOE Q‑level security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Extensive experience leading large, multidisciplinary technical and operations teams.

Strategic planning, resource optimization, and innovation in technical settings.

Experience managing multi‑million dollar budgets and applying systems and reliability engineering principles.

Expertise in facility operations with specialized optics processing systems.

Strong communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills.

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field.

Experience with reliability‑centered maintenance, FMEA, or fault‑tree analysis.

Familiarity with safety and quality systems in high‑consequence environments.

Experience supporting regulated operations in defense, energy, or national security contexts.

Prior military or nuclear or naval propulsion program experience.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Package, 401(k), Relocation Assistance, Education Reimbursement Program.

Flexible schedules depending on project needs.

Values and inclusion initiatives.

Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal‑opportunity employer and provide a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

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