Tech Jobs in Albuquerque, NM
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Albuquerque is experiencing a tech surge driven by federal research budgets, a robust startup incubator scene, and an attractive cost structure. With a 4% unemployment rate and a tech workforce that grew 12% over the past year, the city attracts talent from across the Southwest. Local incentives, such as the Albuquerque Innovation Zone tax credits, reduce operating costs for tech firms.
The city hosts a mix of aerospace defense firms—Sandia National Laboratories and L3Harris—alongside renewable energy pioneers like SolarCity and eSolar. Gaming studios such as Black Mesa Studios and 1D Games push interactive experiences, while health‑tech companies like HealthQuest offer data‑driven solutions. Startups in the Downtown Tech Hub focus on AI, fintech, and mobility, creating a diverse ecosystem.
Housing costs remain below the national median, with a median home price of $260,000 and average rent $1,200/month. However, the cost of living index is 85, slightly lower than the U.S. average of 100. Transparent salary data helps candidates verify that offers meet local living standards and supports informed negotiation.
Sr. Project Analyst
Company: Honeywell
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 28, 2023
Honeywell is a Fortune 100 company that invents and manufactures technologies to address critical challenges linked to global macrotrends such as safety, security, productivity, global urbanization and energy. They have a strong focus on quality, delivery, value, and technology. Honeywell has been recognized as a Top 100 Global Innovator for seven years in a row. They are looking to fill dozens of positions in various fields in their New Mexico Operations team to keep their nation's nuclear deterrent safe, secure and reliable. The Sr. Project Analyst role involves analyzing, developing, and coordinating plans for assigned programs/projects, managing project plans, and representing the company in managing customer orders and contracts.
Senior Program Manager
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 26, 2023
Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. They aim to open access to space to improve life on Earth. The company has a strong team of over 1,500 people and is growing. They value collaboration, innovation, and customer satisfaction. The Senior Program Manager role involves managing the entire program lifecycle, including definition, planning, execution, and closeout. The manager is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specifications. They must anticipate customer needs and manage changes in project scope, schedule, budget, and personnel. The manager is also responsible for overall compliance with program requirements and providing visibility to customers on all aspects of performance.
Senior R&D Engineer
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 26, 2023
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Biow at [email protected] dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. It’s for all these reasons and more that New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment.Important information:FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations fromthe U.S Department of State.Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. A response to your request may take up to two business days.FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations. With almost 300 days of sunshine a year, but also proximity to secluded ski slopes, there’s something for everyone who loves the outdoors. You will support the R&D group by solving multi-disciplinary design problems related to new missions, new materials, and new product development.WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:Design, build, and test functional space hardware that powers a wide range of missions and impacts nearly every person on the planetMake hands-on contributions to real hardware that operates in spaceDevelop space solar power technology that is among the highest efficiency and lightest ever madeAdvance the state of the art in space solar technologyParticipate in and lead hardware design projects from concept to productionDevelop, qualify and implement new assembly processes including new equipment and advanced automationWork with and lead multidisciplinary project teamsParticipate in strategic product road-mappingBecome a subject matter expert in various areas of expertiseUse organizational skills for leading project teams, managing multiple concurrent projects, and planning, prioritizing and documenting workDevelop a strong theoretical understanding of the science and engineering principles that underpin space solar panels and assembly equipment, and use that knowledge to train others, recommend improvements, and conduct meaningful experimentsSolve multi-disciplinary electrical, thermal, mechanical, and materials problems for space solar panel products that have to survive in multi-effects environmentsUse failure analysis methods such as five why, fishbone diagrams, root cause analysis, and FMEA to identify potential causes of failures and develop solutionsDocument and communicate work product using written and spoken reports and presentationsYOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS – (Note: you must meet every qualification in order to be considered):Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering5+ years of experience in mechanical designExperience in new product or new hardware developmentTHESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:Master's or PhD in a relevant subject matterExperience with space solar panels and systemsExperience designing mechanical systems for use in the space environmentProficiency using SolidWorks for design concepting and basic analysisProficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancingExperience in the management of technical projectsStrong communication skills, with ability to work with multidisciplinary project teams and interact with people of different skillsets, job functions, and abilitiesStrong organizational skills with the ability to lead projects, manage multiple concurrent projects, and plan, prioritize, and document workExperience and acumen in solving multi-disciplinary electrical, thermal, mechanical, and materials problems for space solar panel products that must survive in multi-effects environmentsBENEFITS AND LOCATION:Relocation eligible to local area – Albuquerque, NM – depending on position9/80 scheduleHealthcare (medical, dental, vision)401k match up to 3%10 paid company holidays and 16 days of PTOEmployee stock purchase plan (ESPP)SolAero by Rocket Lab is based in Albuquerque (ABQ), in the heart of New Mexico. The Space Systems Division is shaping Rocket Lab’s future with Photon, our brand of high-performance satellites, enabling innovative missions in low Earth orbit and beyond including missions for NASA to LEO, the Moon, and Mars and commercial customers, including leading the design and manufacture of 17 high-power telecommunication spacecraft buses for Globalstar.Rocket Lab is also growing our spacecraft components business, anchored on the acquisition of Sinclair Interplanetary manufacturing reaction wheels and star trackers in Toronto, SolAero Technologies manufacturing solar power and primary structure solutions in Albuquerque, Planetary Systems Corporation manufacturing launch separation systems in Silver Spring, and Advanced Solutions, Inc., provider of flight and ground software as a service in Denver. You’ll also find plenty of opportunities to try authentic New Mexican cuisine – a delicious blend of traditional Native American foods mixed with roasted green chiles. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented.Life at Rocket LabSPACE SYSTEMSThis is a rare opportunity to play a key role in Rocket Lab’s evolution into an end-to-end space company that delivers launch, spacecraft, and on-orbit operations. Our components business is key to vertically integrating our spacecraft solutions and enabling constellations for customers. SENIOR R&D ENGINEERBased out of Rocket Lab's site in Albuquerque, the Senior R&D Engineer will be a part of an integrated products R&D group that is responsible for the development of new solar panel products and new process development. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference.
Senior R&D Engineer
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 26, 2023
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Biow at [email protected] dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. It’s for all these reasons and more that New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment.Important information:FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations fromthe U.S Department of State.Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. A response to your request may take up to two business days.FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations. With almost 300 days of sunshine a year, but also proximity to secluded ski slopes, there’s something for everyone who loves the outdoors. You will support the R&D group by solving multi-disciplinary design problems related to new missions, new materials, and new product development.WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:Design, build, and test functional space hardware that powers a wide range of missions and impacts nearly every person on the planetMake hands-on contributions to real hardware that operates in spaceDevelop space solar power technology that is among the highest efficiency and lightest ever madeAdvance the state of the art in space solar technologyParticipate in and lead hardware design projects from concept to productionDevelop, qualify and implement new assembly processes including new equipment and advanced automationWork with and lead multidisciplinary project teamsParticipate in strategic product road-mappingBecome a subject matter expert in various areas of expertiseUse organizational skills for leading project teams, managing multiple concurrent projects, and planning, prioritizing and documenting workDevelop a strong theoretical understanding of the science and engineering principles that underpin space solar panels and assembly equipment, and use that knowledge to train others, recommend improvements, and conduct meaningful experimentsSolve multi-disciplinary electrical, thermal, mechanical, and materials problems for space solar panel products that have to survive in multi-effects environmentsUse failure analysis methods such as five why, fishbone diagrams, root cause analysis, and FMEA to identify potential causes of failures and develop solutionsDocument and communicate work product using written and spoken reports and presentationsYOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS – (Note: you must meet every qualification in order to be considered):Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering5+ years of experience in mechanical designExperience in new product or new hardware developmentTHESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:Master's or PhD in a relevant subject matterExperience with space solar panels and systemsExperience designing mechanical systems for use in the space environmentProficiency using SolidWorks for design concepting and basic analysisProficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancingExperience in the management of technical projectsStrong communication skills, with ability to work with multidisciplinary project teams and interact with people of different skillsets, job functions, and abilitiesStrong organizational skills with the ability to lead projects, manage multiple concurrent projects, and plan, prioritize, and document workExperience and acumen in solving multi-disciplinary electrical, thermal, mechanical, and materials problems for space solar panel products that must survive in multi-effects environmentsBENEFITS AND LOCATION:Relocation eligible to local area – Albuquerque, NM – depending on position9/80 scheduleHealthcare (medical, dental, vision)401k match up to 3%10 paid company holidays and 16 days of PTOEmployee stock purchase plan (ESPP)SolAero by Rocket Lab is based in Albuquerque (ABQ), in the heart of New Mexico. The Space Systems Division is shaping Rocket Lab’s future with Photon, our brand of high-performance satellites, enabling innovative missions in low Earth orbit and beyond including missions for NASA to LEO, the Moon, and Mars and commercial customers, including leading the design and manufacture of 17 high-power telecommunication spacecraft buses for Globalstar.Rocket Lab is also growing our spacecraft components business, anchored on the acquisition of Sinclair Interplanetary manufacturing reaction wheels and star trackers in Toronto, SolAero Technologies manufacturing solar power and primary structure solutions in Albuquerque, Planetary Systems Corporation manufacturing launch separation systems in Silver Spring, and Advanced Solutions, Inc., provider of flight and ground software as a service in Denver. You’ll also find plenty of opportunities to try authentic New Mexican cuisine – a delicious blend of traditional Native American foods mixed with roasted green chiles. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented.Life at Rocket LabSPACE SYSTEMSThis is a rare opportunity to play a key role in Rocket Lab’s evolution into an end-to-end space company that delivers launch, spacecraft, and on-orbit operations. Our components business is key to vertically integrating our spacecraft solutions and enabling constellations for customers. SENIOR R&D ENGINEERBased out of Rocket Lab's site in Albuquerque, the Senior R&D Engineer will be a part of an integrated products R&D group that is responsible for the development of new solar panel products and new process development. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference.
Senior MOCVD Engineer
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 29, 2023
Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. The company aims to open access to space to improve life on Earth. With over 1,500 employees, Rocket Lab is growing and fostering a collaborative environment. The Space Systems Division is shaping Rocket Lab's future with Photon, a brand of high-performance satellites, and is working on missions for NASA, commercial customers, and Globalstar. Rocket Lab is also expanding its spacecraft components business, including acquiring Sinclair Interplanetary, SolAero Technologies, Planetary Systems Corporation, and Advanced Solutions, Inc. The Senior MOCVD Engineer, R&D position is available in Albuquerque, NM, focusing on developing next-generation space solar cell products.
Lead Traffic Engineer
Company: WSP USA
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 26, 2023
This opportunity involves leading a traffic group on existing projects, managing traffic on-call contracts, and assisting in managing, mentoring, and developing traffic staff. The role requires high-level traffic engineering techniques, project management, and coordination with authorities, sub-consultants, and clients. The successful candidate will work on mid-level and concurrent projects, ensuring data integrity, compliance with codes, ordinances, and regulations. They will also prepare technical reports, presentations, and data visualizations, and remain current in latest traffic engineering techniques and practices.
Engineer Senior - Electrical
Company: Ball Aerospace
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 26, 2023
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $133,500 - $168,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Excellent communication skills. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment. Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred. Relocation for this position is available. MS or PhD preferred. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site.
Senior Process Engineer
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 29, 2023
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Biow at [email protected] dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Train and work closely with technicians and operatorsDevelop understanding of the customer base and design requirements for space solar cells and other productsYOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS – (Note: you must meet every qualification in order to be considered): Bachelor’s in materials science, electrical engineering, physics, or other technical field and 5+ years of experience working with semiconductors or similar, OR, Master’s degree in materials science, electrical engineering, physics, or other technical field with 3+ years of experience working with semiconductors or similar, OR, PhD with 1+ years of experience working with semiconductors or similar THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:Experience in manufacturing and aerospace preferredA well-rounded set of skills including technical ability, fabrication process development skills, familiarity with semiconductor device manufacturing method, etc.A strong background in common III-V (Arsenide & Phosphide) semiconductor fabrication techniquesExperience with growth or testing of optoelectronic devices is a plusExperience with solar cell device design/theory is a plusExperience in a production-oriented manufacturing facility is a plusImportant information:FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations fromthe U.S Department of State.Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. A response to your request may take up to two business days.FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations. You will support the Process Engineering Manager, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: Support sustaining activities to maximize yield and productivity of fab operationLead/contribute to semiconductor fabrication process development projects to advance new products from concept phase through manufacturing phaseDevelop a detailed understanding of the design, construction, manufacturing methods, and operating principles of series interconnected multi-junction solar cells and their operation in the space environmentDevelop an understanding of the relationship between fabrication process and device performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturabilityWrite process recipes, work instructions with process and engineering controls, and develop an understanding of fabrication tool functionality. Help troubleshoot tool issues and process-related device issues including hands-on work in a clean-roomContribute technical innovation to improve product value and increase market share, including new device designs and manufacturing methodsDevelop sufficient expertise with available modeling, growth, fabrication, test, and design tools to recommend better methods, improved designs and upgrade opportunitiesAssume ownership and accountability for successful completion of projects/programsUse analysis tools such as Excel, JMP and presentation tools such as Word and PowerPoint to develop thoughtful and correct analyses and conclusions of projects, and present those conclusions to others in a convincing and confident mannerInteract with outside vendors to develop tools and equipment for fabrication of the devicesReport results both internally and externally with presentations and formal reportsDevelop strong working relationships across the organization. Our components business is key to vertically integrating our spacecraft solutions and enabling constellations for customers. SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER Based out of Rocket Lab's new site in Albuquerque, NM as part of the SolAero Technologies acquisition, the Senior Process Engineer is responsible for process improvements, yield, and day-to-day sustaining work in the Silicon Diode Production and Inverted Metamorphic Multijunction (IMM) PV Cell Production departments. The Space Systems Division is shaping Rocket Lab’s future with Photon, our brand of high-performance satellites, enabling innovative missions in low Earth orbit and beyond including missions for NASA to LEO, the Moon, and Mars and commercial customers, including leading the design and manufacture of 17 high-power telecommunication spacecraft buses for Globalstar.Rocket Lab is also growing our spacecraft components business, anchored on the acquisition of Sinclair Interplanetary manufacturing reaction wheels and star trackers in Toronto, SolAero Technologies manufacturing solar power and primary structure solutions in Albuquerque, Planetary Systems Corporation manufacturing launch separation systems in Silver Spring, and Advanced Solutions, Inc., provider of flight and ground software as a service in Denver. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented.Life at Rocket LabSPACE SYSTEMSThis is a rare opportunity to play a key role in Rocket Lab’s evolution into an end-to-end space company that delivers launch, spacecraft, and on-orbit operations. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered.
DMO Program Foveros Transfer Manager/Technology Platform Integration
Company: Intel Corporation
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 26, 2023
The NMDM/Foveros Program office is seeking a candidate to drive Si/Fab process transfer activities between the New Mexico site and the Pelican Program/Malaysia, and to develop and assess technical and integrated roadmaps for site development activities. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, and involves facilitating various program meetings, managing interdependencies, and driving technical assessment of new technologies. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5+ years of hands-on Engineering Program Management experience, and 3+ years of process integration experience. Preferred qualifications include P1227 start-up experience and strong financial acumen.
DevOps Engineer
Company: Amentum
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 26, 2023
Amentum is seeking a DevOps Engineer for a significant IT Managed Services program in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role involves working with a team that designs and develops sophisticated software architectures for remote sensing information. The engineer will process terabytes of near real-time data daily, employing systems-level thinking for cloud computing, security architecture, software architecture, and network engineering. The team designs, develops, and deploys large, networked computing systems. The engineer will participate in research and development of a state-of-the-art Linux build, integration, and test environment. They will also work on configuration management, testing, and user support of complex software engineering infrastructures. The role requires an Associates Degree and 4 years of experience or a High School Diploma/GED and 7 years of experience, along with a TS/SCI or DOE Q/SCI Government Clearance. Preferred qualifications include active DOE Q/SCI security clearance, Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, experience in Git source code management, multi-language build systems, Python and Bash scripting, Open-Source communities, configuration management systems, build automation tools, and DevOps and CI/CD practices. Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Senior Project/System Engineer - NNSA
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 25, 2023
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a candidate with a minimum of a bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience in mission assurance activities. The candidate will lead the definition and implementation of Mission Assurance practices within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) enterprise. They will utilize a systems engineering framework, lead support activities, and collaborate with program development and execution staff. The position is a hybrid role based in Albuquerque, NM, requiring on-site presence 3-4 days a week. The candidate must have strong communication, teaming, and leadership skills, and a current Top Secret or Q clearance. The Aerospace Corporation offers comprehensive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and an inclusive work environment.
Senior Program Manager
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 26, 2023
Rocket Lab is a growing company offering a unique opportunity to contribute to its evolution into an end-to-end space company. The Space Systems Division is pivotal in this transformation, with projects like Photon satellites and spacecraft components. The Senior Program Manager role in Albuquerque involves managing the entire program lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery, and maintaining customer satisfaction. The company offers competitive benefits, including healthcare, 401k match, and paid time off. Rocket Lab is based in Albuquerque, NM, known for its outdoor activities and rich cultural centers.