ENGINEER/SCIENTIST III

Job Description

Job Description

About Banda Group International

Banda Group International (BGI) is a world-class, employee-owned provider of environmental safety, security, technical, and project management support services for a diverse clientele across government and private sectors worldwide. Founded on the principles of environmental, health, and safety (EH&S), BGI is built on a culture of excellence, collaboration, and service. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are always looking for talented individuals who share our values and want to grow with us.

Position Summary

This onsite Scientist 3 position supports the W93/Mk7 Systems Development and Realization Group (Q-20) at Los Alamos National Laboratory and serves as a Product Realization Team (PRT) Lead responsible for the development and realization of polymer components for the W93 weapon system. The role provides technical leadership across product realization activities, including requirements development, design coordination, testing, qualification, and delivery of a producible, high-quality product. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across LANL, Production Agencies, and DOE/NNSA and Department of Defense partners to ensure successful execution of this critical national security mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the planning, execution, testing, status reporting, and delivery of polymer component product realization activities for the W93/Mk7 program.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to scientists, engineers, and technical staff while leading cross-functional teams to resolve complex research, engineering, and product development challenges.
• Develop and implement technical requirements, specifications, procedures, reports, and plans supporting product realization, qualification, and evaluation activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including DOE/NNSA, Department of Defense, Production Agencies, and national laboratory partners to manage interfaces, build consensus, and resolve technical issues.
• Manage complex technical projects,ensuringwork is completed safely, on schedule, and within programobjectivesand budget constraints.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary research and development teams and mentoring technical staff.
• Thorough knowledge and experience developing and implementing technical research and development projects, including problem analysis, experimental approaches, and implementation of technical solutions.
• Experience developing technical requirements, specifications, plans, procedures, and reports related to product realization or engineering activities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical projects, coordinate cross-organizational efforts, and effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Thorough understanding of scientific integrity, safe laboratory practices, and execution of technical work within regulated environments.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong communicationand organizational skills
• Ability to work through problems quickly and effectively and define a clear path to resolution

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with nuclear weapon systems design, engineering, development, qualification, certification, production, or surveillance, particularly U.S. Navy systems.
• Degree or specialized experience in chemistry, polymer science, materials science and engineering, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of polymer materials, chemical sciences, material interactions, aging mechanisms, and evaluation of experimental data.
• Experience withrequirementsengineering,GD &T, engineering drawings, and product realization from conceptual design through qualified production.
• Familiarity with Defense Programs Business Process System (DPBPS).
• Active DOE Q Clearance, equivalent DoD clearance, or the ability to obtain andmaintaina DOE Q Clearance.
• Ability and willingness to support domestic travel to DOE sites, approximately 20% asrequired.

What We Offer

BGI offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, in accordance with plan documents, including:

• Pay depending on experience
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -- giving employees a direct stake in the company's long-term success
• 100% employer-paid Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD for all full-time employees; dependents can be added with payroll contributions
• Medical coverage -- PPO or HDHP plan options; dependents can be added with payroll contributions
• Abundant employer contribution for HSA enrollees
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Robust PTO plan and 11 paid holidays per year
• Generous 401(k) with safe harbor program and up to 4% dollar-for-dollar match
• $1,500 yearly personal development reimbursement for all levels of employees
• Corporate gym membership rates at Orangetheory Fitness
• Veteran Support -- Military Leave Program
• Excellent working environment with team building and bonding events

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations via the APPLICATION portal.

Banda Group International is committed to hiring veterans and those who have sacrificed for our country. Bring your skills, forge a new path with the BGI family, and continue the bonds of service with fellow veterans.

BGI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. BGI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.