Good work-life balance but poor management hinders growth - Principal Member of Technical Staff Sandia National Laboratories Employee Review

Great work life balance. The pay is wonderful, but I also am a remote employee, which the labs are moving away from, or it seems like. The health insurance is also good compared to other places.

Remote employees don't get the same salary bumps as local employees

People are so kind and always willing to walk you through anything technical. Depending on your clearance you may or may not be allowed to bring your phone into the building tho!

Systems Engineering (my task) is a lot more documentation review and management then actual getting your hands dirty (prototyping, testing, etc.) engineering. Not up my alley as much.