LCLS Experimental Systems Engineering Department Head
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory • Menlo Park, CA • Posted July 11, 2026
About the Role
**Job Description**
**Position Overview**
The Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) Engineering Division at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a dynamic and experienced mechanical engineer to lead the **Experimental Systems Engineering Department** . This critical leadership role involves managing a multidisciplinary team of engineers who develop, integrate, and maintain the cutting-edge systems supporting LCLS's mission of advancing scientific discovery.
LCLS, a premier X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL) facility operated by Stanford University for the Department of Energy's Office of Science, enables groundbreaking research across diverse fields such as clean energy, pharmaceuticals, and astrophysics. The facility includes seven specialized instruments optimized for unique scientific applications, and its ongoing evolution�including upgrades to experimental instruments and the introduction of a petawatt-class laser for extreme conditions research�p...
**Position Overview**
The Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) Engineering Division at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a dynamic and experienced mechanical engineer to lead the **Experimental Systems Engineering Department** . This critical leadership role involves managing a multidisciplinary team of engineers who develop, integrate, and maintain the cutting-edge systems supporting LCLS's mission of advancing scientific discovery.
LCLS, a premier X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL) facility operated by Stanford University for the Department of Energy's Office of Science, enables groundbreaking research across diverse fields such as clean energy, pharmaceuticals, and astrophysics. The facility includes seven specialized instruments optimized for unique scientific applications, and its ongoing evolution�including upgrades to experimental instruments and the introduction of a petawatt-class laser for extreme conditions research�p...