Engineer Scientist

Requisition Number
: ENGIN
002197

• Posted:
  April 17, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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DOENNSA Site ALB, NM
2301 Buena Vista Dr SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA

MELE Associates, Inc. is seeking to add an experienced Engineer/Scientist to support the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) in the execution of its mission, including providing technical, programmatic management, environmental planning and logistics support services. This full‑time on‑site position is contingent upon contract award.

Essential Functions:

• Support Limited Life Components (LLCs) in preparing Master Nuclear Schedule (MNS), Table of Life (TOL), and Program Control Document (PCD); coordinating spares and support equipment; track surveillance activities; manage LLC delivery schedules with the Office of Secure Transportation (OST) and Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).
• Support preparations of Weapons Reliability Report (WRR); track Significant Findings Investigations (SFIs) and Major Assembly Releases (MARs).
• Track surveillance execution through the Quality Evaluation Requirements Tracking System (QERTS).
• Support the program management and oversight of the MWS Surveillance program and activities. Provide nuclear weapons surveillance subject matter expertise as necessary.
• New Material & Stockpile Evaluation Schedules (NMSES), Equipment Requirement Schedules (ERS), PCD Maintenance Support:
  Support NMSES, ERS, and PCD maintenance.
• Base Spares, Test Equipment, H-gear, Support Equipment, and Use Control Equipment Development and Procurement:
  Develop and procure base spares, test equipment, H-gear, support equipment, and use control equipment; dispose of legacy equipment.
• Develop, monitor and control quality assurance issues.
• Interface with all aspects of technical management and support to mitigate quality assurance concerns associated with work, including technical and informational input regarding other governmental agencies and other quality assurance requirements.
• Track program/project documentation supporting record management functions to validate that intermediate and end of project documentation is submitted and validating that project documentation meets content and other quality standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current, active DOE Q Clearance/Top Secret Clearance with ability to acquire SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science‑related field. Eight (8) years of relevant experience is equivalent to a four (4) year bachelor's degree.
• Minimum five (5) years of government experience
• Superior communication, organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

LOCATION: This is a full‑time on‑site position in Washington, DC 20585, Germantown, MD 20874 or Albuquerque, NM 87123 USA

Salary:
Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

• Employer‑paid employee Medical, Dental and Vision Care.
• Low‑Cost Family Health Care offered.
• Federal Holidays and three (3) weeks’ vacation
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Cross‑training opportunities

MELE Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E‑Verify employer.

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