Hardware Coordinator at LLNL

In this role you willPlan direct and coordinate complex product movement activities with the assessment Weapon System Engineer (WSE) Assessment Lead and ensure availability of test hardware in support of the baseline schedule overseeing hardware status and movement managing travelers tracking parts and equipment location and providing original solutions to problems while exercising independent judgment discretion and significant technical and administrative authority.Provide advanced technical oversight and coordination support utilizing product lifecycle management (PLM) systems; breakdown of drawing packages creation/maintenance of Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOMs) and issuance of Work Orders.Collaborate with suppliers requestors LLNL Procurement production control warehouse LLNL Receiving and onsite mechanical/electrical fabrication shops to meet project cost and schedule demands and to ensure that required hardware are readily available when needed for Stockpile Systems programs.Participate in design reviews from the assembly and integration perspective including contributing developing and implementing practices and procedures that lead to efficiencies.Communicate changes in hardware quantity fidelity need dates and delivery dates to relevant stakeholders internally and externally.Develop and maintain professional and working relationships with component Product Realization Teams (PRTs) WSE System Integration and Test Leads and other stakeholders providing timely cost effective support to ensure programmatic milestones and deliverables are met.Participate in mentoring opportunities by coaching early career staff and learning from experienced team members.Perform other duties as assigned including periodic travel for field support and planning efforts.Additional job responsibilities at the 339.2 levelProvide highly advanced technical and/or technical management support to scientific engineering and technical personnel through specialized and highly advanced technical knowledge skills and understanding of relevant requirements standards and practices relating to acquisition of parts/materials/equipment.Apply extensive experience to make frequent significant  decisions using a high degree of independent discretion and judgement to balance hardware needs and hardware receive dates defining approaches resolving issues by influencing negotiating and/or developing creative solutions modifying guidelines and techniques refining technical systems choosing appropriate work methods and setting priorities.Contribute to WSE development work package cost and budget forecasts providing technical input preparing and presenting formalized reports and collaborating and providing estimates on budget schedule resources and work planning.Qualifications : This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.Bachelors degree in electronics mechanical industrial manufacturing computer engineering or electro-optic technology or related technical or engineering field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.Advanced skills and understanding of engineering design fabrication and assembly including advanced level knowledge of engineering drawings pedigree quantity determinations and assembly processes as well as demonstrated experience effectively exercising significant technical and general administrative authority.Demonstrated ability to work efficiently with minimal guidance in a fast-paced work environment with multiple deadlines and frequently changing priorities.Significant experience working independently in managing designing and maintaining tracking tools  as well as demonstrated ability to work under general supervision or direction using independent discretion and judgment to effectively make frequent decisions.Ability to mentor others in specific on-the-job training.Advanced written verbal and presentation communication skills with demonstrated understanding of and ability to provide feedback specific to technical qualifications.Additional qualifications at the 339.2 levelAbility to successfully work under minimal direction and extensive experience frequently exercising high level decision making and authority and using a high degree of independent discretion and judgment to define approaches resolve issues and create and implement original and innovative solutions to highly complex problems and tasks.  Extensive experience and highly advanced skills knowledge and abilities in procurement handling and coordination of materials and equipment as well as budgeting scheduling and work planning.Highly advanced written and verbal communication technical presentation facilitation collaboration and negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to effectively prepare present and explain regular formalized reporting and technical information and to recommend advise and influence management and outside collaborators.Qualifications We DesireKnowledge of or experience with weapon systems engineering hardware design fabrication testing and fielding.Knowledge and understanding of conventional manufacturing and fabrication techniques general electronics instrumentation hardware and data acquisition systems and mechanical equipment and hardware.Additional Information : All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Position InformationThis is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.Why Lawrence Livermore National LaboratoryIncluded in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!Flexible Benefits Package401(k)Relocation AssistanceEducation Reimbursement ProgramFlexible schedules (*depending on project needs)Our values - visit  ClearanceThis 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 TestExternal 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 DevicesPer the Department of Energy (DOE) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession.  This includes but not limited to cell phones tablets fitness devices wireless headphones and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.  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 ExamA job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.How to identify fake job advertisementsPlease be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under Find Your Job of our website. 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The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Arm,Electrical Engineering,SOC,System Design,Firmware,C/C++,PCB,Sensors,Fpga,Digital design,Assembly,Product Development Experience: years Vacancy: 1