Superblock Technical Coordinator

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 59,994 - 88,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Confidential work environment

Job summary

A prestigious research institution in California is seeking a Technical Coordinator to provide support for electronic instrumentation and mechanical equipment. The role involves coordinating multiple projects in a collaborative environment, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should have an associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and experience in customer service, technical documentation, and safe management of hazardous materials. This full-time role requires onsite presence and offers competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience working independently and as part of a technical team.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience with mechanical and/or electronics fabrication and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support for experiments and projects.
• Coordinate technical projects ensuring schedule and documentation needs are met.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and external vendors.

Skills

Customer service experience

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Technical documentation skills

Safety procedures knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Data acquisition systems

Job description

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Reference #: REF8007R
Job Code: 538.2 Technical Coordinator / 538.3 Sr. Technical Coord.
Organization: Engineering
Position Type: Career Indefinite
Security Clearance: Anticipated DOE Q clearance (requires U.S. citizenship and a federal background investigation)
Drug Test: Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)
Medical Exam: A job-related pre-placement medical examination may be required

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Technical Coordinator. Under general supervision, you will provide technical and administrative support for the acquisition, fabrication, assembly, and maintenance of electronic instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and mechanical equipment and hardware for a range of experiments and projects. You will work in a hands‑on, team‑oriented environment, collaborating with engineers, technologists, designers, machinists, and external vendors to plan, execute, and document technical activities. Work may involve Beryllium, radioactive/fissile materials, other hazardous materials, and classified parts and documents. This position is in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED), within the engineering directorate.

This position requires full‑time on‑site presence due to the nature of the work.

This position will be filled at either the 538.2 or 538.3 level depending on your qualifications. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if you are selected at the higher level.

In this role you will

• Coordinate and support multiple technical projects and activities with frequently changing requirements and priorities, ensuring schedule, technical, and documentation needs are met.
• Support acquisition and fabrication of general electronics instrumentation, hardware and data acquisition systems, and mechanical equipment and hardware for the Superblock (SBK) or other Nuclear Material Engineering areas
• Collaborate with designers, technicians, machinists, engineers, and vendors on multiple moderately complex projects, sometimes involving hazardous or classified materials, to ensure technical requirements are understood and met.
• Process internal fabrication packages through LLNL fabrication facilities, tracking status and coordinating with fabrication shops and requesters.
• Review drawings, electrical schematics, engineering notes, sketches, and related technical information to screen part sources, verify technical requirements, and support material and process selection.
• Review vendor proposals for fabrication processes, pricing, and delivery schedules, and provide feedback or recommendations to project leads.
• Maintain accurate records and systems documentation, including procurement status, fabrication progress, equipment maintenance activities, and experimental or operational data as needed.
• Provide Technical Release Representative (TRR) services requiring in‑depth knowledge of purchasing requirements, regulations, and LLNL business practices.
• Coordinate programmatic equipment maintenance, including:
  • Tracking vendor maintenance subcontracts
  • Scheduling routine and non‑routine service
  • Working with administrative staff to ensure proper vendor badging, training, and onsite access
• Support facility related and technical functions such as maintenance, testing, and upgrades to equipment control and interlock systems in coordination with engineering staff.
• Ensure that support and experimental areas are kept clean, uncluttered, and in a state of readiness for ongoing operations and experiments.
• Strictly adhere to laboratory environment, safety and health (ES&H), security, and business practice requirements and policies, working safely with hazardous materials and around experimental hardware.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In addition at the 538.3 level

• Prepare technical procurement packages for mechanical and electromechanical fabrications, including specifications, statements of work, quality assurance requirements, and inspection criteria.
• Monitor procurement deliverables and act as a primary technical interface between LLNL and suppliers, including schedule tracking, milestone reviews, and resolution of technical issues during fabrication and delivery.
• Make independent decisions on fabrication alternatives, supplier selections, and substitute hardware and materials using LLNL guidelines, techniques, and procedures.
• Manage equipment maintenance databases and spare parts inventory, ensuring traceability, availability of critical spares, and alignment with program requirements.
• Provide advanced technical coordination on complex systems and experiments, including planning sequences of work, selecting methods, and helping guide technical staff on implementation details.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience in a customer service or support organization and proven ability to interact with a diverse and demanding customer base.
• Experience working independently and as part of a technical team, with demonstrated effective problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities while meeting programmatic technical and reporting requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches, electrical schematics, and technical specifications, and apply appropriate standards, procedures, and techniques.
• Experience with mechanical and/or electronics fabrication and assembly, and familiarity with engineering hardware design, testing processes, and general machining or assembly practices.
• Experience using or supporting diagnostic equipment, control systems, or data acquisition systems in an experimental or test environment.
• Ability to maintain detailed technical records and documentation, including procurement, maintenance, and experimental data.
• Ability to work safely with or around hazardous materials

Additional qualifications at the 538.3 level

• High level technical skills and knowledge of engineering principles, manufacturing and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) processes to support complex procurements and fabrication tasks using established guidelines, techniques, and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating technical tasks on project teams, and providing technical direction or guidance to others.
• Extensive experience interfacing with vendors and suppliers, including technical clarification, resolving fabrication issues, and managing quality, cost, and schedule tradeoffs.
• Advanced ability to interpret complex assembly procedures, detailed engineering notes, and drawings, and to identify inconsistencies or issues that may impact fabrication, assembly, or maintenance.

Pay Range

$43.55 - $63.97 Hourly

$43.55 - $53.36 Hourly for 533.2 Level
$52.23 - $63.97 Hourly for 533.3 Level

This is the lowest to highest salary in good faith we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post‑offer, pre‑employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

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If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

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