Take some time to get to know some of our Sandia Recruiters. Find out what they love about their jobs, what benefits have made them want to stay, and why they recruit for Sandia. Our recruiters are available to assist you in your career search at recruiting/hiring events around the country.
Occupation: Manager, Energy Systems Analysis Department; Modernizing the power grid, integrating renewable energy, and securing our energy systems
Length of time at Sandia:19 years
Site Location: Sandia New Mexico
College(s) and degree(s):
We are always working on the latest challenges to the nation and making a difference with what we do. Sandia’s work is so diverse that you can always find something new to work on to expand your skills and experiences. There are opportunities to follow technical or management career paths and each can be equally rewarding. Diversity in the workplace is valued and fostered. Sandia has great education programs…They paid for my MSEE and allowed me to attend Stanford. But mostly it’s the people that make Sandia great. The people here are smart, motivated, and dedicated.
I've been a recruiter as long as I've been at Sandia (19 yrs). I enjoy recruiting because it keeps me in touch with the excitement and creativity that can only be found in students. Students are the pipeline to Sandia's future and maintaining that creativity and ingenuity is key to continually developing new ideas that will keep us on the leading edge of R&D to solve the nation's greatest technical challenges
I enjoy a mix of classic rock, pop, hip hop, and R&B. Some of the bands on my iPod are: AC/DC, Van Halen, Journey, Aerosmith, Nickelback, Usher, All American Rejects, Black Eyed Peas, Tupac Shakur, Rush, U2, Led Zeppelin, Kenye West, Linkin Park, Coldplay, Chris Brown, OneRepublic, Timbaland, Thriving Ivory
Occupation: Project Manager (current), MEMS design engineer, stronglink design engineer
Length of time at Sandia:8 years
Site Location: Sandia New Mexico
College(s) and degree(s):
I get to work on cutting edge technology that’s improtant to the nation with some of the best minds in the country. The breadth of the work going on here is amazing. Since I’ve been at Sandia, I’ve been able to design MEMS die, analyze forces and torques on electromechanical devices, and work with folks who are doing work on minimizing and improving electrical components. Albuquerque is a great place to live as well – I’m a marathon runner and there are lots of great trails and the weather is usually great for a run!
I get to tell others about how great working at Sandia is! Additionally, I like to interact with students and find out what they are working on – you never know…what you’re working on today may help with some of the research going on at the Labs. I also have my own personal motive for recruiting – getting to visit all of my old favorite places to eat (even though NM is the land of green chili, they still can’t touch a Burrito Brothers burrito from UF!)
Black Eyed Peas, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Hotel Costes, Madonna, No Doubt, Beck, Moby
Occupation: Microelectronics Research & Development
Length of time at Sandia:5 years
Site Location: Sandia New Mexico
College(s) and degree(s):
I came to Sandia because of the world-class facilities available to develop advanced technologies needed to tackle the big scientific and engineering challenges of the 21st century. There is extraordinary satisfaction in knowing that the work Sandia performs has significant benefits to our country and is vital to assuring national and global security. The 9/80 work option, where every other week is a three-day weekend, is the best part of Sandia’s program to encourage a healthy work/life balance. There are also great opportunities for technical staff to augment their formal education with business and project management certifications.
The success of Sandia is critically dependent on the work of exceptional people who are dedicated to service in the national interest. Recruiting at my alma mater helps to bring the nation’s most qualified graduates to Sandia. On-campus visits allow me to keep in touch with students, faculty, and academic research relevant to Sandia programs.
Techno-dance, Eikona
Occupation:Principal Member of the Technical Staff, International Biological Threat Reduction also Postdoctoral appointee, Biomolecular Materials and Interfaces
Length of time at Sandia: 7 years
Site Location: Sandia New Mexico
College(s) and degree(s):
Sandia has a wide array of R&D and the dynamic environment is very conducive to working in multidisciplinary teams. Plus the ability to work a compressed work week and have regular 3 day weekends is a great added bonus, especially with the great outdoor activities in New Mexcio.
Sandia has historically focused on recruiting engineers and physical scientists but, as Sandia’s mission evolves and expands, I believe it’s important to recruit excellent individuals from both traditional and non-traditional backgrounds that can contribute to the labs.
1st 25 to appear on Shuffle: Oh No Ono, Nirvana, Orange Mothers, U2, Erykah Badu, Billie Holiday, Ray Charles, Jimi Hendrix, Green Day, Audioslave, Ani DiFranco, Lenny Kravitz, Modern Jazz Quartet, Kate Bush, Pink Floyd, Medeski, Martin & Wood, James Brown, Snow Patrol, Johnny Cash, Jamiroquai, Taj Mahal, Mudhoney, Three Days Grace, B.B. King, Soundgarden
Occupation:I am presently a Senior Member of Technical Staff in the integrated micro-device systems department. While I have remained in the same department since starting at Sandia I have contributed to many different projects. Most of my work focuses on developing low power, sensor-based, wireless communication-enabled prototypes. For example, I am presently developing an intelligent receptacle to enable smart grid control of household loads.
Length of time at Sandia: Completed a summer internship in 2004, started full time in June 2005
Site Location: Sandia New Mexico
College(s) and degree(s):
The best part of working at Sandia is having the freedom to define my own career path. Being able to work on a variety of different projects with different people provides a perfect balance of effort and reward. I get to learn new things, do work that I like, and I don’t end up doing the same thing ever again. Everyone here has a lot of discretion with regard to what they work on, who they work with, and what organization they work in.
Recruiting is about two things for me: 1) letting people know what Sandia is and why it’s a good place to work, and 2) keeping a tie to my alma mater, the faculty there, and meeting current students.
I’m a closet metal head: my favorite group is Nine Inch Nails (okay, so that’s really industrial rock but “metal” is close enough). I also listen to Evanescence, Slipknot, and when I’m in the mood for something light, Linkin Park.
Occupation: Systems Analyst/Operations Research senior member of technical staff. I have led simulation code development for a Logistics Enterprise tool and a System of Systems Analysis tool. I have also been an analyst using the tools that we develop. The tools have been and continue to be used to support analysis for several important military systems including: Joint Strike Fighter (F-35), Future Combat Systems, current force Ground Combat Systems.
Length of time at Sandia: 5 years
Site Location: Sandia New Mexico
College(s) and degree(s):
I think that the way to grow as an engineer and a person is to surround myself with intelligent and successful people. This is most certainly the case at the labs. I continue to learn from the people around me and attribute a lot of my success to co-workers and mentors. The culture at the Labs is one that allows for inexperienced staff to feel that they are equals to some of the higher ranked, experienced staff. This culture is a key to the kind of teamwork that leads to success.
I believe that Sandia is a great place to work and I think that the passionate, smart people that work at Sandia are the reason that the Labs continue to thrive. My wish is that Sandia’s reputation maintains the high standard and that the work we do continues to support the needs of National Security.
Aerosmith, The Fray, Damien Rice, Rhianna, Katy Perry, ABBA, Mozart…I love variety!
Occupation: Project Lead, Computer Systems Analyst and Web Application Developer
Length of time at Sandia: 8 years
Site Location: Sandia New Mexico
College(s) and degree(s):
Sandia is a great place to work because you can spend a whole career here. You can change your focus when you want. You can be on the bleeding edge or be in a supporting role. There is a great pride in performing exceptional service in the national interest. I get asked all the time about what Sandia does, and the answer is almost anything you want to do. If we aren’t already doing it submit a research & development request. Also, Albuquerque is a wonderful place to live with excellent weather.
I remember the anxiety and excitement of going through the recruiting process as a student. I love to interact with students and be on campus – to feel excitement of students who believe they can make a difference that matters. As a recruiter my job is to find the best candidates that will make significant contributions – it’s an art, not a science. Don’t ever lose that desire that you can and will make a difference. I also enjoy sharing advice and guidance to students.
All-American Rejects, Blink-182, Boyz II Men, Guns N’ Roses, Linkin Park, Simple Plan, U2, a little from a lot of artists.
Occupation: Researching large scale distributed computing with Hadoop Map/Reduce.
Length of time at Sandia: 4.5 years
Site Location: Sandia California
College(s) and degree(s):
MS - Computer Science: Stanford University
BS - Computer Science: University of Tennessee, Knoxville / University of Dortmund, Germany
Sandia has a great culture that combines some of the best parts of working in industry and academia. Work-life balance at Sandia is better than at almost any other company I have encountered.I also have personal experience with Sandia's excellent education and training programs, which supported me through my fill-time Masters studies at Stanford University.
A critical part of success is knowing about opportunities. I am passionate about helping students learn about and realize the opportunities available to them.
Rock/Pop/Jazz. Artist I currently like: Death Cab For Cutie. Other things on my iPhone: audio books
Occupation: Member of Technical Staff, Mechanical Engineer.
I have had the opportunity to work on a number of different projects: environmental tests including thermal, shock and vibration, high speed projectile tests, and a development flight test.
Length of time at Sandia: 2.5 years
Site Location: Sandia California
College(s) and degree(s):
There are a few reasons why Sandia is a great place to work. Working at Sandia provides a wealth of opportunity. Even as a young engineer just starting out, you can be given a great deal of responsibility on important projects. You have the opportunity to work and learn from world-class scientists and engineers, knowing that the work you do has far reaching effects, directly contributing to our nation’s safety and security.
I am a recruiter for Sandia because I enjoy meeting new students and sharing my experiences with them. I have had the chance to work on some fun and interesting projects and I hope that I can get them excited to come and work here.
Pop, R&B, Country, I like most types - anything I can run or dance to.
Occupation: Systems Integration Technical Support Organization - Special Assignments for NNSA. I have also worked at Sandia Facilities as a Civil Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Project Manager, and Project Lead for Planning.
Length of time at Sandia: 12 years
Site Location: Sandia New Mexico
College(s) and degree(s):
Sandia is a wonderful place to work for cutting edge science and research. The range of work available encompass many fields including the military, government and industry. Sandia also offers its employees outstanding opportunities for career growth and development. These include higher education, on the job training, and flexible work schedules.
I am a recruiter at Sandia because I love the place where I work and would like to motivate others with science and engineering backgrounds to experience all Sandia has to offer.
Britney Spears, Dave Matthews, All American Rejects, Pink, Bob Marley, JZ, and Pitbull
