Engineer Scientist 3

Requisition Number: ENGIN002198 Posted: April 17, 2026 Full-Time On-site Location Showing 1 location Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA Overview MELE Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Engineer/Scientist to support the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) in providing technical, programmatic management, environmental planning and logistics support services. This full‑time on‑site position is contingent upon contract award. This position is contingent upon contract award. Responsibilities 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. Processes associated with data collection, analysis, and dissemination of information gathered by such processes. Review systems and activities of interest, including assessment, verification and validation of such systems and potential vulnerabilities. Conduct security/vulnerability project evaluations. Conduct intelligence‑based Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) analysis, etc. and assisting acquisition and/or operational activities to reduce programmatic risks. Assess potential cyber manipulation of systems and technology deployed across the NNSA complex, including labs, plants and sites. Evaluate current deployed security solutions and compare to what has been documented to determine the level of deviation from the perceived security architecture, including discovery of unknown rogue systems that might be circumventing security measures. 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 seven (7) years of government experience. Superior communication, organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills. 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. Benefits 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. EEO Statement MELE Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E‑Verify employer. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr MELE Associates, Inc