The expected hiring range for this position is:
$139,800.00-$212,950.00.Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
About the Role:
Under limited direction, the Division Leader, Intelligent Microelectronics Systems, provides scientific leadership, strategic direction, and long‑term planning for the Intelligent Microelectronics Systems Division under the Technology Directorate.
What your day-to-day as a Division Leader, Intelligent Microelectronics Systems at Fermilab will look like:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning and Execution
In coordination with the TD ALD, formulates long‑range strategic planning for Intelligent Microelectronics Systems research, ensuring integration across Fermilab’s scientific and operational missions.
Identifies and champions opportunities for future AI on chip‑based technology development that advances next‑generation capabilities supporting national scientific priorities.
Guides scientific directions that apply intelligent microelectronics systems to advance particle physics research, optimize experimental workflows, and accelerate insights across areas such as neutrino experiments, accelerator operations, quantum information science, astrophysics, and smart detectors.
Research Program and Project Delivery
Provides high-level oversight of Division operations and research programs, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, budget, and scientific impact.
Establishes clear goals, performance metrics, and priorities for the Division to facilitate the successful execution of Division programs, projects, and experiments.
Leads undirected research programs with broad scientific discretion aligned with laboratory mission.
Oversees proposal development and competitive funding pursuits.
Performs advanced data analysis, develops advanced instrumentation, proposes new experiments, gives scientific presentations, and publishes peer-reviewed papers to address questions in particle physics and related fields.
Ensures safe operation of Division experiments and facilities in compliance with ES&H requirements, policies, and procedures
People and Organizational Leadership
Provides line management and leadership for group leaders promoting a strong culture of safety, ethics, and stewardship.
Supports mentorship, career development, and succession planning within the division.
Exercises authority over division personnel actions including hiring decisions, promotions, performance evaluations, professional development, and actions associated with disciplinary or performance issues. Attracts, develops and retains human capital to sustain division capability.
Supervises personnel executing major programs and projects; facilitates project design, scheduling, and budget development.
Fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing research environment.
Financial and Operational Management
Develops and manages Division budget to support research and operations programs.
Allocates personnel and resources to ensure effective and efficient program execution.
Ensures compliance with DOE, laboratory, and directorate requirements for safety, security, planning, reporting, and execution.
Sponsor and External Engagement
Represents the Intelligent Microelectronics Systems Division to DOE program officers and other funding agencies as assigned by the ALD; prepares reports, briefings, and coordinates reviews.
Represents Fermilab in advisory committees, national and international scientific communities and collaborations, as assigned.
Serves on laboratory committees and participates in professional scientific organizations, workshops, reviews, and conferences to advance the laboratory’s mission.
Strengthens partnerships with universities, laboratories, and the international high energy physics community.
Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.
Minimum Required Education and Experience:
Masters or PhD in physics or related field.
10+ years of relevant research experience
Experience leading major scientific programs.
Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Recognized expertise in artificial intelligence, microelectronics, and AI on chip architectures for scientific applications.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to lead complex scientific programs.
Proven ability to manage scientific staff and multimillion-dollar budgets.
Ability to build collaborations and work effectively with sponsors.
Job descriptions are a general statement of duties and responsibilities. The Laboratory may change the job duties and responsibilities at any time. The compensation department compares job descriptions to similar positions inside and outside the Laboratory to determine pay ranges.
Date Last Updated: April 2026
Work Arrangement:
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.
Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.
Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off
Life insurance
Short and Long-term disability insurance
Retirement benefits
Onsite day care
Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.
Pre-Employment Screening:
Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening
Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug-free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
HSPD-12
In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
Foreign Government Sponsored Activities
Fermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.
REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.