Jim Mc Carrick
About Jim Mc Carrick
Jim McCarrick is a Program Manager at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he leads multi-disciplinary technical teams and manages a joint program between the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense. He has a strong background in advanced computation, materials, and energetics, with extensive experience in research and development initiatives.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Jim Mc Carrick has been associated with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) for an extended period. He began his tenure at LLNL as an engineer from 1998 to 2012, accumulating 14 years of experience. Following this role, he served as a group leader from 2012 to 2015. Since 2015, he has held the position of program manager, where he provides leadership to multi-disciplinary technical teams. His work involves planning, organizing, and executing large-scale research and development initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Jim Mc Carrick holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which he completed between 1992 and 1997. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University from 1988 to 1992. His expertise encompasses advanced computation, materials, and energetics, with a strong technical background in thermal hydraulics, electromagnetics, energetic materials, and plasma physics.
Leadership in Defense Research Programs
In his current role as program manager, Jim Mc Carrick leads a joint program between the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense. This program focuses on leveraging the capabilities of DOE laboratories for research and development in munitions. He acts as a liaison between Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and various Department of Defense Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation organizations, facilitating collaboration and communication.
Background in Multi-Disciplinary Teams
Throughout his career, Jim Mc Carrick has demonstrated a strong capacity for providing programmatic and line leadership to multi-disciplinary technical teams. His experience in managing diverse groups has been essential in executing complex research initiatives and fostering collaboration across various scientific and engineering disciplines.