ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST

Banda Group International, LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Full benefits

PTO + Holidays

401(k) match

Job summary

Banda Group International (BGI) is seeking an Engineering Technologist 3 to verify and validate engineering design definitions for Navy missile warhead systems. The role emphasizes Creo 3D CAD, MBD, GD&T, and GD&T stack-up analyses to ensure manufacturability and compliance.

On-site in Los Alamos, NM, the position requires collaborating with engineers, scientists, and technicians to resolve complex problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least eight years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical CAD and engineering principles.
• Experience checking 3D CAD models and drawings, and working with MBD.
• Proficiency in GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5/Y14.41 standards.
• Experience with fabrication, inspection, assembly, and testing processes.
• Understanding of configuration management and release workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to independently resolve complex technical problems and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review Creo 3D CAD models and drawings for form, fit, function, and design intent.
• Evaluate MBD and GD&T, including tolerance stack-up analyses.
• Verify manufacturability, inspection, assembly, and testing requirements.
• Identify design defects and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Support configuration management for review, release, and distribution of models and specs.
• Lead and participate in design reviews with multidisciplinary teams.
• Recommend improvements to design standards and MBD processes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
• Manage multiple assignments independently to meet customer and project needs.

Skills

Creo 3D CAD

GD&T

Model-Based Definition

PDMLink PLM

Mechanical design

ASME Y14 standards

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PDMLink PLM

Creo 3D CAD

Job description

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

The Engineering Technologist 3 is responsible for reviewing and verifying engineering design definition to ensure accuracy, functionality, manufacturability, and compliance with applicable engineering standards. This role requires advanced expertise in Creo 3D CAD, Model-Based Definition (MBD), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and mechanical design principles. The position supports the development of a next-generation Navy submarine-launched ballistic missile warhead system and involves independently checking models and drawings, resolving complex engineering issues, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This position is fully on-site in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and check Creo 3D CAD models and drawings for form, fit, function, design intent, and compliance with engineering requirements.
• Evaluate Model-Based Definition (MBD), GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analyses.
• Verify product definition for manufacturability, inspection, assembly, and testing requirements.
• Identify design defects and develop solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Support configuration management processes for the review, approval, release, and distribution of engineering models, drawings, and specifications.
• Lead and participate in design reviews and collaborate with engineers, scientists, and technical personnel.
• Recommend improvements to design standards, modeling practices, and MBD processes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
• Manage multiple assignments independently while meeting customer and project requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Science, Mathematics, or a related field from an accredited institution and at least eight years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical CAD, mechanical design, and engineering principles.
• Demonstrated experience using Creo 3D CAD software and PDMLink Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
• Experience checking 3D CAD models and drawings and working with Model-Based Definition (MBD).
• Proficiency in GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Knowledge of ASME Y14 standards, particularly Y14.5-2009 and Y14.41.
• Experience with mechanical fabrication, inspection, assembly, and testing processes.
• Knowledge of engineering configuration management and product-definition release workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to independently resolve complex technical problems and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with design and drafting in both weapons and non-weapons environments.
• Experience developing and implementing organizational design or drafting standards.
• Previous model and drawing checking experience within the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE).
• Active Q clearance.

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

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.