Req ID 280332BR
Industry Job Title Energy Systems Dynamics Sr. R&D Manager - Morgantown, WV or Pittsburg, PA
Job Code/Title L1486:Research Science Sr Mgr
Job Description Lockheed Martin is seeking an innovative Energy System Dynamics Research & Development Manager to support the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in Morgantown, WV, this position could also work from the Pittsburgh area. NETL, the research arm of the U.S. Department of Energy s Office of Fossil Energy, is advancing cost-effective and environmentally sound technologies to meet the nation s energy challenges by leveraging our most accessible resources. The Laboratory develops technologies and processes that answer pressing energy issues and provides our Nation s policymakers with the scientific information they need to set sound energy policy. This position will be instrumental in growing NETL into one of our nation s top energy research institutions.
The Energy System Dynamics (ESD) focus area conceives, analyzes, and develops pre-commercial energy technologies that can minimize the adverse environmental impacts of fossil fuel use and optimize the use of our domestic energy resources and infrastructure. ESD works with research partners to investigate and test new energy system concepts and technologies over a range of time and length scales.
To learn more about the Energy System Dynamics research being done at NETL visit http://www.netl.doe.gov/onsite_research/EnergySystem.html
The successful candidate will be the primary site lead and interface for support of the DOE NETL Energy System Dynamics R&D mission. This person will provide leadership for NETL research and discovery commercialization.
Responsibilities include the following:
• Manage a multi-disciplined staff supporting research in the analysis, design, and testing of power generation systems
• Work closely with industry, academia, and government organizations to advance R&D
• Maintain & grow strong relationships with researchers in utilities and private industry to assess gaps and identify limitations to today s technologies and determine current and future needs
• Manage state-of-the-art technical resources and capabilities with respect to equipment, facilities and research staff
• Ensure that Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H) for all employees is a top priority across all locations
Note: This position is contingent upon contract award and funding which is anticipated Summer 2014. Relocation funding is negotiable.
Keywords: Energy, system dynamics, fluid dynamics, national laboratory, research, coal, oil, gas, natural gas, R&D, commercialization, work for others, fossil fuel, fossil energy, climate change, fuel cell, combustion, energy efficiency, hydrogen combustion, fuel conversion, gasification, system control
Basic Qualifications • 8 or more years professional R&D management experience supporting Energy System research programs in an industrial advanced concept/research organization, university, or national laboratory environment
• Advanced degree in a petroleum engineering; materials engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, physics, or related discipline
• Documented expertise in Combustion Energy Systems research via relevant journal articles, patents, or invited presentations
• Deep understanding of one or more of the following application areas: thermal science; gas separation & purification; reactive flow & diagnostics; combustion reactor design; or energy system dynamics & control
Desired skills • PhD in a petroleum engineering; materials engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, physics, or related discipline
• Demonstrated business acumen, including significant experience interacting with multiple organizational levels
• Demonstrated experience and ability setting priorities in a large complex institution while managing competing interests
• Experience with commercialization and technology transfer of Energy System Dynamics research & development
• Specific experience with the following: gas turbines, fuel cell systems, gasification, carbon dioxide (CO2) capture from power systems, oxy-fuel or chemical looping combustion, and sensor & control methods for combustion energy systems
• Proven ability to capture Government research & development funding
Security Clearance Public Trust
LMCareers Business Unit ESS0997 IS&GS-CIVIL (S8200)
Business Area Info Systems & Global Sol
Program NETL
Department 7219024:ITS-Civl - Other GSA
Job Class Scientist
Job Category Experienced Professional
City Clarksburg
Pittsburgh
White Hall
State Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Virtual No
Relocation Available Yes
Work Schedule STANDARD-Mon-Fri/8 hours a day
Req Type Blue Sky
Direct/Indirect Direct
Shift First