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.
Operator, Production - Levels I-IV
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 24, 2023
Rocket Lab is a company that provides small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. They are looking for operators to join their production team in Albuquerque. The job requires performing various functions in the production of semiconductor devices and specific process steps in the assembly and test of production units.
Navigation Systems Project Leader
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 22, 2023
The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, providing innovative solutions for satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems. They are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and offer a competitive compensation package with various benefits. The company values professional growth, education assistance, and a positive work environment.
Electrical Controls Engineer
Company: Kairos Power
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 19, 2023
Kairos Power is a nuclear energy technology company aiming to facilitate the transition to clean energy. They are currently seeking a Controls Engineer to develop control systems for their fuels program. The role involves designing and delivering I&C hardware and software systems for TRISO fuel fabrication and KP-FHR fuel pebble production. The engineer will also work with process engineers to optimize equipment performance. Responsibilities include contributing to EC&I design, developing design philosophy documents, and ensuring the design meets quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Process Design Engineer
Company: Kairos Power
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 19, 2023
Kairos Power is a nuclear energy technology company aiming to facilitate the transition to clean energy. They are seeking a Process Engineer with expertise in chemical and physical processes to support their fuels program. The role involves designing, constructing, commissioning, and optimizing process equipment for TRISO particle fabrication. The ideal candidate should have a B.S. degree in a relevant engineering discipline, 5+ years of process engineering experience, and proficiency in engineering software programs. The company offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Mobile End User Support Specialist
Company: Amentum
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 19, 2023
Amentum is hiring a Mobile End User Support Specialist for an IT Managed Services program in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role involves assisting with mobile device training, troubleshooting, and supporting business applications. The ideal candidate should have an Associates Degree and 4+ years of experience, or a High School Degree/GED and 7+ years of experience. They must be able to obtain a SECRET (TS) or DOE L Government Clearance. Preferred qualifications include mobile device lifecycle management experience and familiarity with Enterprise Mobile Management, Microsoft Intune, and SNL mobile device security protocols.
Principal Welding Engineer
Company: Kairos Power
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 24, 2023
Kairos Power is hiring a Principal Welding Engineer to oversee welding operations for large, fabricated vessels and structures, primarily made of austenitic stainless steel, for their Hermes iterative development program. The role involves collaborating with manufacturing and engineering teams to develop welding specifications and procedures, leading Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and Design for Inspectability (DfI) reviews, and ensuring compliance with welding specifications. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in weld engineering or a related field, AWS SCWI certification, and at least 10 years of experience in welding operations, weld inspection, and fabrication of large assemblies. Experience in petrochemical, nuclear, power generation, or aerospace manufacturing environments is preferred. The role requires strong verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work in a dynamic R&D environment.
Senior IT Systems Engineer
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 25, 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. You’ll be responsible for providing systems and IT support.WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:Provides subject matter expertise, advise, and guidance to deliver and support IT systems through efficient management of the cloud infrastructure and the delivery of projects.Carry out upgrades, maintenance, and with a focus on continuous improvement to provide a reliable and secure infrastructure.Lead project planning and deployment for infrastructure projects.Work with a team of world class IT, engineering, and business professionals.YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:5+ years of related experience.Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience with a high school diploma or GED (9+ total years)In-depth knowledge of:AWS and/or O365 & Azure enterprise environments. One or more of the following: Kubernetes, VMware, Linux, Windows, Configuration Management, Automation, and/or Infrastructure as Code. One or more of the following: Server and Storage hardware, Backups, NetApp, Pure Storage, hyperconverged infrastructure, VOIP phone systemsOne or more of the following: Active Directory, Group Policy, Certificate Management (PKI), DNS, or DHCP. One or more of the following: HA, DR, Business ContinuityTHESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: Specialist qualification in area of expertise: CISM, AWS, Azure, Microsoft, etc.Juniper or Cisco network switching IPSEC, SSL VPNs, firewalls, etc.One or more of the following: Security frameworks / technology: ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, CMMC, CUIFortinet firewall setup, configuration, and management.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.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. This is a full-time role, working a 9/80 shift (every other Friday off), although initial training days may vary. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented.Life at Rocket LabSenior IT Systems EngineerBased onsite at SolAero by Rocket Lab's site in Albuquerque New Mexico, we are seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to join a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. Rocket LabRocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our team is over 1,500 people strong and we’re adding to it every week. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth.
Senior Principal Engineer, Composites
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 23, 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. 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. 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. Our components business is key to vertically integrating our spacecraft solutions and enabling constellations for customers.SENIOR PRINCIPAL ENGINEER, COMPOSITESThis is an advanced composite engineering position that requires problem solving, working with composite materials and processes, and designing light weight and thermally stable space structures.WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:Read and generates drawings in accordance with ANSI Y14.5M 1982 or ASME Y14.5 1994Understand and implement GD&TSupports test lab and testing as requiredSupports manufacturing as requiredSupports development of technical sections for preliminary and critical review presentationsPerforms tasks assigned by supervisorSupports development of presentations with visual aids and precise technical dataParticipates in design reviews and provides input for improvementsTechnical Writing of instructionsYOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS – (Note: you must meet every qualification in order to be considered):BS in an engineering discipline or BA with relevant experience or 20+ years of industry experience12+ years of experience in manufacturing engineeringHands-on experience in design, analyzing, manufacturing, and testing composite space hardwareExperience with Solid worksTHESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:Experience or knowledge in coupon level testingGood verbal and written communication skillsImportant 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. 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. Our team is over 1,500 people strong and we’re adding to it every week. Rocket LabRocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth.
Project Engineer II
Company: Honeywell
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 21, 2023
Honeywell Aerospace Advanced Connected Sustainability Technologies (ACST) is seeking a Project Engineer II for their Albuquerque, NM location. The role involves leading project engineering efforts for cryogenic research and development projects, assisting in developing new concepts, writing project proposals, and developing innovative technologies for future products. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, minimum 2 years of technical project leadership experience, and U.S. citizenship.
Senior Construction Management Specialist
Company: Kairos Power
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 20, 2023
Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company seeking a Senior Construction Management Specialist to manage construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and cost control.
Senior Data Analyst
Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 19, 2023
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a candidate to support the National Nuclear Security Administration Defense Programs through data analytics, system engineering, and integration. The role involves researching and identifying data analysis tools, leading development of resilient and efficient data platforms, and integrating data analytics models with other digital engineering initiatives. The candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related STEM fields, 12+ years of proven experience, and software development skills in at least two different programming languages. The position requires a security clearance and U.S. citizenship.
Staff Actuary
Company: Health Care Service Corporation
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 20, 2023
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Preferred Job Qualifications: * Access, SQL, Visual Basic or other programming skills. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. * Actuarial experience in the health insurance or related field. * Verbal and written communications skills to prepare effective documentation, facilitate training and development, and participate in presentations. * At least 3 years of actuarial experience. * PC proficiency to include Word and Excel. Lead Actuarial Analyst Required Job Qualifications: * Bachelor degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or Economics. If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process! This position can communicate complicated concepts, information, and recommendations regarding process, data, analysis, and results, while catering information to different audiences as needed.