Section Manager – Energy Generation

Job Summary

Physical Sciences Laboratories (PSL) supports the effective andtimelydevelopment and operation of national security systems through scientific research and the application of advanced technologies. PSL has more than 150 specialized laboratories used to test analyze and troubleshootvirtually everyaspect of rocket and satellite system design development construction deployment and operation. Theexpertiseof the laboratories technical staff allows PSL to stay abreast of new technological developments and program support issues associated with rapidly evolving space systems.

The Energy Technology Department (ETD) within PSL conducts basic and applied research in energy storage and generation technology for national security space systems. The department provides technicalexpertisein space solar cell and solar array technology leading the community in characterizing photovoltaic devices and understanding their performance and degradation in space environments. We are seeking a dynamicEnergy Generation Section Managerto lead our team in developing techniques tools and prototypes for evaluating next-generation spacecraft solar cell and solar array technology.

In this strategic leadership role you will guide and mentor a team of 5-10 scientists engineers and research associates while conducting hands-on research and providing direct space program support for energy generation solar cells and arrays. You will combine deepexpertisein space photovoltaic characterization with team leadership to deliver mission-critical solutions collaborating with the department director and partner organizations to advance strategicobjectiveswhilemaintainingtechnical credibility through active research and publications.

Highlights of our labs capabilities can be seen here:Virtual Tour

The selected candidate willbe requiredto workfull-timeon-site at our facility inEl Segundo CA.

WhatYoullBe Doing

You will apply deep technicalexpertisein photovoltaics combined with strategic leadership innovation and strong interpersonal skills to plan develop and coordinate breakthrough solutions for space power generation technology in a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment.

The position involves:

65% Individual Contributor Work:

• You willinterface withspaceprogram offices to understand customer needs andprovidingdirect technical supportinsolar cell/arrayacquisition developmenttestreliability and system-level analysis.

• You willestablishand maintain strategic networks with government counterparts industry partners and external collaborators across the space power community toidentifyemerging requirements and technology insertion opportunities.

• You willconduct andlead R&D projects that reduce risk and enable rapid technology transitionsandcontribute to thefuture spacecraft solar cell and array technology roadmaps.

• You will prepare written and oral reports of research activities and accomplishments and present to higher managementcustomersinternalcolleaguesand the broader scientific community.

• You willparticipatein inter-organizational team assignments and educational activities that advance Aerospaces technical capabilities and support knowledge sharing across the enterprise.

35% Management Work:

• You will supervise5-10 technical staff (scientists engineers and research associates) including supporting career development performance reviews anddetermininghiring needs while ensuring corporate practices and security policies are followed.

• You will work with the department director and business manager to develop and implement organizational R&D and program support strategies for solar array technology provide input for budgetary planning and communicate corporate policies to staff.

• You will provide strategic and administrative guidance and mentorship to technical staff for the organization execution and work product documentation of photovoltaic research and solar array evaluation activities.

• You willestablishinterfaces with internal programs and external collaborators assign staff to projectsmonitorand evaluate project progress andidentifynew businessopportunities in space power generation technology.

What You Need to be SuccessfulManager EnergyGeneration

MinimumRequirementsfor theSection Manager Energy Generation include:

• Bachelors degree in chemistryphysics electrical engineering materials science devicephysicsor related STEM fieldis

• A minimum of(6)years of applicable professional experience (post-bachelors)participatinginphotovoltaic technologies solar cell characterization solar arraysystems engineeringor space power systemstechnologies is

• In-depth knowledge of and experiencewithadvancedspace photovoltaic device characterization techniquessolar simulators solar array materials analysis and/or spectroscopic characterization techniques.

• Able to work effectivelywith a diverse range of customersand programsidentifytechnical support requirementsandcollaboratewithinengineeringmatrix organization

• Effectively communicate and manage conflictsand competing priorities

• Highly motivated and goal-oriented with exceptional interpersonal skills that drive success in inter-organizational and interdisciplinary teamwork.

• Willing to travelapproximately10-20% (as).

• This position requires ability to obtain andmaintaina security clearance which is issued by the U.S.government. U.S.citizenship isto obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Advanced degreein chemistry physics electrical engineering materials science device physics or related STEM fieldis preferred

• A strong technical background and experiencein spacecraft solar cell and solar array systems engineering requirements developmentdesignor development for one or morespace systems

• Experience in technical projects or program leadership is highly desirableindicatingthe ability to successfully manage complex initiatives and drive cross-functional collaboration

• Experiencein one or more of the following areas:

• Photovoltaic device or solar array technology research solar array AI&T(Assembly Integration and Test) activities anomaly resolution and/or on-orbit operationor telemetry analysis.

• Spaceradiation and space environmental effects on photovoltaic materials such as III-V semiconductors silicon perovskites CIGS or other power generation technologies.

• Solar cell/solar array modeling forsolar array design and predictingon-orbit performance.

• Exploitation of large datasets datamanagementand analysis for fundamental research applications such as application of AI/ML to data analysis.

• Active participation in professional societies or technical working groups related to space power generation.

• A current and active TS/SCI is security clearance which is issued by the U.S. government is strongly preferred. U.S. citizenship isto obtain a security clearance.