Sandia National Laboratories

Sandia National Laboratories is a government research and development laboratory that is involved in a variety of programs that support security system. The company works in the areas of nuclear weapons, energy and infrastructure assurance, defense systems and assessment, nonproliferation and homeland security. It is sponsored by the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security. The company works in association with small businesses, universities and government agencies to bring new technologies to the marketplace. It maintains a staff of more than 8,500 employees. It is a part of Lockheed Martin Corporation, which is a global security company that is engaged in the research, design, development, and integration of advanced technology systems, products and services. Sandia National Laboratories has been operational since 1949 and maintains a location in Carlsbad, N.M.