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Why Sandia?
Your work can contribute to the security, peace and freedom of our nation and the world!
Sandia provides systems, science, and technology to meet national security objectives in such areas as cybersecurity, science and technology products, and integrated military systems. In keeping with our vision to be the nation’s premier science and engineering laboratory for national security and technology innovation, we recruit the best and the brightest, equip them with world-class research tools and facilities, and provide opportunities to collaborate with technical experts from many different scientific disciplines.
The work you do will be challenging, and amazing with real-world impact
Currently Sandians are working to help defeat COVID-19, as well as help develop medical equipment, and provide aid relief to local communities. It’s work that requires a passion to work together and find solutions. When our nation faces a crisis, Sandia is called upon for solutions.
Work with extraordinary people – the top minds in their field!
Sandians come from many diverse backgrounds, and diverse perspectives allow for innovative thought. Learn from top scientists, engineers and business professionals here at Sandia. In fact, did you know cleanroom inventor, Willis Whitfield, worked at Sandia? Many of the innovations that are used globally derived from stellar Sandians. Perhaps you could be next.
A playground of state-of-the-art tools & facilities
You will have access to some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world. Many of Sandia’s unique research centers attract experts from industry and academia, who apply Sandia’s resources to further their investigations
Work-life balance does exist
You will experience a balance between your work life and personal life through flexible work arrangements, convenient on-site amenities, family services and activities, and array of health and wellness programs. Want to do a group exercise for lunch? Want to have every other Friday off?
Pursue something new with career mobility
You can have a full-life career at Sandia by working across multiple projects and areas of your interest. Because Sandia is a multi-faceted laboratory, many employees create rich career paths that span multiple areas. Put simply, employees enjoy career mobility without leaving the company.
We succeed when you succeed
Marcey Hoover and Ireena Erteza
Marcey Hoover, Sandia’s energy and homeland security program management director, and Ireena Erteza, distinguished electrical engineer in advanced exploitation and human-systems integration, were among the 166 women selected as Women Worth Watching by Profiles in Diversity Journal for their leadership in advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Stanley Chou
Sandia researcher Stanley Chou was selected as one of three most promising engineers of the year at the 2019 Asian American Engineer of the Year conference. Stan was awarded because of his leading innovation in materials synthesis and materials chemistry.
Warren Davis, Quincy Johnson and Olivia Underwood
Warren Davis, Quincy Johnson and Olivia Underwood were honored for their leadership and technical achievements at the 2019 Black Engineer of the Year STEM Global Competitiveness Conference. The annual meeting recognizes black scientists and engineers and is a program of the national Career Communications Group, which advocates for corporate diversity.
Read more about Warren Davis, Quincy Johnson and Olivia Underwood
Sandra Begay
Engineer Sandra Begay has received the 2020 Indigenous Excellence Award from the American Indian Science and Engineering Society for her substantial work to advance opportunities for Indigenous students and professionals in science, technology, engineering and math education and careers.
Bo Song
Mechanical engineer, Bo Song, has been recognized Asian American Engineer of the Year by the national DiscoverE Program, which honors outstanding Asian American professionals in science and engineering for their technical achievements, leadership and public service. Song’s groundbreaking work in experimental impact mechanics and the dynamic response of materials and structures recently led to the development of Sandia’s Experimental Impact Mechanics Lab, which Song manages.
Locations
New Mexico & California
Sandia’s primary sites are located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Livermore, California. The majority of our employees work at these two sites, but Sandia has various other sites in the United States. Our two primary facilities offer exceptional places to live and work. In Albuquerque you can enjoy low cost of living, stunning landscapes, outdoor activities, and excellent weather. Livermore Valley is nestled in a rich wine-growing region with proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area. It has a relaxed lifestyle where sports fans, wine connoisseurs, outdoor enthusiasts, and art lovers will all find more than enough to see and do.
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Recruiting
We recruit at some of the best colleges, universities, and conferences, looking for talented individuals to join our diverse workforce. See where we’ll be next!
Social Media
Sandia operates official accounts on several social media networks as a means to engage in conversations about our work, update followers about the latest Labs news, and share employment opportunities.
