Join us and make your mark on the world

You can make a difference

Since its origins, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has pushed the limits of science, technology, and research in an effort to better understand the world and protect the people in it—but we do so much more than that. To this day, we continue to innovate, collaborate, and explore, backed by the minds of thousands of talented researchers, operations staff, and creative professionals. We are a globally-recognized leader in bioengineering, high-performance computing, environmental research, nuclear science, and more. And none of this research would be possible without our employees across different fields, from skilled labor to engineering. No matter what you do here, you can help change the world.

COVID-19 ALERT: Protecting the health and safety of our candidates, employees and their families is our highest priority. We continue to closely monitor the evolving situation and have implemented a temporary change in our interviewing process. All of our interviews will be conducted virtually until further notice. In addition, many of our 2021 internships will be a remote virtual experience.

Based on business needs, many of our job opportunities are eligible for telecommuting during COVID-19.

A workplace that puts employees first

As a recipient of the Glassdoor 2021 Best Places to Work award for the third consecutive year, it's clear that we value our employees—and the employees recognize it. Visit Glassdoor to see why so many enjoy working here.

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Benefits and perks you'll love

Work-Life Balance

Company culture that promotes a healthy balance between work and personal life

401K

Full employer matching contribution up to 6% and additional contributions based on years of service

Medical, Dental & Vision

A variety of comprehensive health packages to choose from

Paid Leave

Paid vacation, sick, family, and holiday leave

Flexible Work Schedule

Alternative work schedules available to better suit your needs

Flexible Spending Account
Disability Insurance
Legal Insurance
Online Learning
Education Assistance Program
Leadership Training

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Meet us around the world

See the Events & Resources page for a full list of upcoming events.

Hear firsthand from our employees

Jonathan Pedersen

Equipment Yard Coordinator

I think you would be hard pressed to find another employer that offers everything that LLNL does. The benefits and wages are competitive. There is an overall sense of inclusiveness regardless of your position. People treat each other with respect. Management respects your opinions, suggestions and you genuinely feel you have a voice. Your management encourages you to develop yourself professionally and seek opportunity for growth (even if it requires you to move to another directorate).

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Doug Marden

Operations Manager

The people, emphasis on employee well-being, and compensation all add to the appeal.

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Nisha Mulakken

Bioinformatics Software Engineer

LLNL seems to provide me with endless opportunities to learn and grow my career.

LLNL is a collaborative and nurturing environment where you work with smart and nice people doing cutting edge science.

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We support military and veterans

Find your mission

With a strong mission focus, we are proud to offer a variety of programs that help military and veterans find lifelong career paths with us. Our efforts include on-site internships for military students, recent graduates, and active military; transition guidance for military and veterans seeking full-time employment; and our Veterans in Energy Technology & Science (VETS) employee resource group. Visit our page to learn more about our programs, or view our open job postings and find your next mission today.

Join our team

We offer opportunities in a variety of fields, not just science and technology. We are home to a diverse staff of professionals that includes administrators, researchers, creatives, supply chain staff, health services workers, and more.

Visit our Career Areas page to learn more about the different career paths we offer and find the one that speaks to you.

Stay connected

Stay in touch and join our community to hear about upcoming events, news stories, and groundbreaking research. Creating a profile is quick and easy and allows our Talent Acquisition team to keep in touch with you!

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