Careers
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.
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
Meet us around the world
See the Events & Resources page for a full list of upcoming events.
Hear firsthand from our employees
The people, emphasis on employee well-being, and compensation all add to the appeal.
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.
One of the things I love most about the lab is the technical breadth that I am exposed to on a daily basis.
There’s always something new to learn, especially when working with cutting edge technology in HPC. The lab is very supportive of its employees participating in courses and training to continue building their professional skills, even if that skill isn’t something you’re using immediately on a project. Being involved in a handful of areas means that no two days are alike.
Explore opportunities for student and postdocs
We support military and veterans
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.
Beware of Fraudulent Job Postings
Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of LLNL to post fraudulent job postings. We will never charge a fee for joining our company and to vet the authenticity of an employee or opportunity at LLNL before providing personal information, please contact LLNL’s Careers Help Team at 925-422-0045 or careers-help [at] llnl.gov (careers-help[at]llnl[dot]gov) .
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Discrimination-Free Workplace
LLNS is committed to a discrimination-free workplace and neither condones nor tolerates practices that discriminate against any person employed or qualified applicant seeking employment on the basis of race, color, age, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, use of family and medical leave, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other status protected by law.
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