Technical Coordinator​/Senior Technical Coordinator

Job Description

Technical Coordinator/Sr. Technical Coordinator in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED) within the Engineering Directorate supporting operations within the Strategic Deterrence organization.

Full‑time on‑site presence is required.

• Provide general coordination and support for multiple technical projects with changing requirements and priorities.
• Maintain records and summaries to support project needs; provide award/delivery status to supervisor and customers/requestors; anticipate and reconcile supply problems, including technical factors affecting critical milestones.
• Collaborate with and provide technical support to designers, technicians, machinists, engineers, internal organizations, outside suppliers, and vendors on projects, sometimes involving hazardous materials.
• Support acquisition and fabrication of general electronics instrumentation, hardware, data acquisition systems, and mechanical equipment and hardware for DTED, SD, and Work for Others, including off‑site locations.
• Support designers and engineers in reviewing drawings, electrical schematics and other related technical information, applying appropriate standards, procedures, and techniques to screen parts sources; review vendor proposed fabrication processes, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Process general internal fabrication packages through LLNL fabrication facilities.
• Provide Technical Release Representative (TRR) services requiring in‑depth knowledge of purchasing requirements and regulations.
• Strictly adhere to laboratory safety and security guidelines, regulations, and perform all assignments in accordance with ES&H, security, and business practice requirements and policies.
• Coordinate programmatic equipment maintenance activities, including tracking vendor maintenance subcontracts, scheduling routine and non‑routine service visits, and working with administrative staff to ensure proper vendor badging and training for onsite access.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Prepare technical procurement packages for mechanical fabrications including specifications and statements of work, as well as quality assurance and inspection requirements.
• Monitor procurement deliverables and provide technical interface between LLNL and supplier on timely deliverables, milestone reviews, and technical resolutions.
• Independently evaluate and recommend fabrication alternatives, supplier selections, and substitute hardware and materials using LLNL guidelines, techniques, and procedures.
• Manage equipment maintenance database and spare parts inventory tracking; develop new equipment requirement documents for vendor solicitation in conjunction with engineering technical staff.
• Act as Responsible Individual on Procured Services Work Control Documents and ensure onsite work is authorized, approved, and released prior to work start.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q‑level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Associate degree in Electronics, Mechanical, Industry, Computer Technology, or equivalent combination.
• Experience in customer service or support organization and proven ability to interact with a diverse and demanding customer base.
• Experience working independently and as a team member with effective problem‑solving skills; ability to manage multiple competing priorities while meeting programmatic technical and reporting requirements.
• Intermediate level knowledge and understanding of conventional manufacturing and fabrication techniques, general electronics instrumentation, hardware, data acquisition systems, and mechanical equipment and hardware.
• Effective written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for a diverse workforce.
• Knowledge of office computer software, common operating systems, word processing, spreadsheet, and databases.
• Ability to acquire and maintain Technical Release Representative (TRR) certification.

• Advanced skills, knowledge, and demonstrated abilities in procurement and coordination of materials and equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of decision…