People Focused +
Our employees represent the heart of SDL. We know that our continued success is due to our talented workforce.
Mission Driven +
We are driven by our compelling mission and interesting work supporting national security and advancing scientific exploration.
Jennifer Cooley
Accountant
SDL’s culture is fantastic. I’ve had the chance to contribute to nationally significant projects with a talented and supportive group of people.
Gabe Loftus
Instrument and Camera Systems Branch Head
I can do what I love anywhere in the world, but there is nowhere quite like SDL. The caliber of my team and our unified efforts to support customers and accomplish SDL’s mission is unparalleled.
Matt Robinson
Software Engineer
I love SDL! I’ve found no better place to work with such intelligent people who also understand the importance of healthy work-life balance.
Paula Eliason
Building Space Manager
I am grateful for the daily sacrifices made by those who serve our country. I am proud to be a small part of assisting them in their work and bringing them home safely.
Ben Blakeley
Information Systems Engineer
The work we do helps people make important, informed decisions that ultimately help protect our nation’s security and our freedoms.
People Focused
We are more than an organization; we are a community. Our employees work together, care about one another and our mission, and are committed to organizational and individual success.
Traditions & Events
We promote fun by maintaining lively traditions and holding meaningful events. We celebrate Pi Day and Veterans Day, host family events and community involvement projects, and enjoy pop-up treat stands.
Life at SDL
Clubs & Connections
Our employee-led clubs and musical groups build camaraderie by bringing together employees with similar interests. From sports, games, food, and hobby clubs to the choir, orchestra, or rock band, there is a way for everyone to get involved.
Growth & Learning
Employee development is important to us. We encourage and offer participation in on-the-job training, mentorship, and technical coaching programs.
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Mission Driven
As a trusted Government partner, we look for talented individuals with strong engineering, technical, and/or leadership skills to help us make a world of difference.
Protecting Our Nation
We provide innovative, multi-domain land, sea, air, space, and cyber national defense solutions. Much of what we do helps our nation's warfighters in defending and protecting the nation. We’re motivated by the support.
Supporting Science Community
We’ve been solving technical challenges faced by the science community since 1959—that’s only one year after NASA was founded. We’re committed to advancing humankind through scientific exploration.
Leading Research & Development
As a University Affiliated Research Center, we’re committed to groundbreaking research and development to support some of our nation’s most significant scientific and technical challenges. We acknowledge our innovative, diverse and talented workforce for their contributions to complex engineering solutions.