Research And Development Engineer Jobs in New Mexico
Research And Development Engineer jobs in New Mexico are concentrated in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and the Rio Rancho corridor, where defense, aerospace, and energy research drive steady demand for engineers working in systems development, materials science, and photonics. Major employers with deep roots in the state include Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and L3Harris Technologies, each running active R&D programs that recruit across seniority levels from early-career engineers to senior principal researchers. Specialties in nuclear systems, directed energy, and semiconductor research are among the most consistently sought in New Mexico listings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Top employerLos Alamos National Laboratory
Top cityAlbuquerque, NM
Cities hiring7
Work type94% On-site
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Operations Research Analyst – Data Engineer
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Chemistry and Data Science
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Los Alamos National Laboratory
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Chemistry and Data Science
Los Alamos, New Mexico
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University of New Mexico
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Southwest Womens Oncology/Optimum
Clinical Research Coordinator
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Machine Learning for Earth Science Postdoctoral Research Associate
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Los Alamos National Laboratory
Machine Learning for Earth Science Postdoctoral Research Associate
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Operations Research Analyst – Data Engineer
Noblis·Albuquerque, New Mexico
Job functions:
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in statistics
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org
Why Work at Noblis
At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.
Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.
Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination:
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.
Total Rewards:
Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.
Posted Salary Range: USD $131,580.00 - USD $205,560.00 /Yr.
**This position is for upcoming work and is contingent upon task award/funding.
** This will be an onsite position in Albuquerque, NM.
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Operations Research Analyst (Data Engineer) to support a dynamic government contracting program in Albuquerque, NM. In this role, you will serve as a core contributor within a testing and data review environment, supporting the acquisition, curation, validation, and management of complex datasets tied to weapons effects and test programs. You will work alongside multidisciplinary engineering and analysis teams to develop and maintain robust data models, apply uncertainty analysis methodologies, and contribute to the development and refinement of analysis tools and software. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-career professional to make meaningful contributions to national defense programs in a technically challenging and collaborative setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and oversee data acquisition and curation workflows for testing programs, ensuring data integrity, traceability, and completeness from collection through archival.
- Perform data validation and analytics on test-derived datasets, identifying anomalies, inconsistencies, and quality issues while applying corrective actions and documentation protocols.
- Manage and maintain weapons effects and tests databases, including schema design, data population, version control, and access management in support of program testing objectives.
- Develop and implement data models for functional characterization of weapons systems and effects, enabling quantitative analysis and decision support for test evaluation teams.
- Apply uncertainty analysis techniques to assess measurement error, data variability, and confidence levels within test datasets and analytical outputs.
- Support the development, integration, and validation of analysis tools and software used for processing, visualizing, and interpreting test and evaluation data.
- Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and program managers to translate complex data requirements into structured analytical products and actionable technical findings.
Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 8 years of experience in data engineering, operations research, or a related analytical role, preferably within a DoW or government contracting environment.
- Demonstrated experience with database design, management, and querying (e.g., SQL, relational and/or NoSQL platforms).
- Proficiency in data analytics and scripting tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, or equivalent languages used for data processing and validation.
- Familiarity with uncertainty analysis methodologies, including error propagation, statistical confidence analysis, and sensitivity analysis techniques.
- Experience with data validation processes and quality assurance practices applied to large or complex technical datasets.
- US Citizen with an Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance (required at time of application)
- Prior experience supporting weapons effects testing, range testing, or T&E (Test and Evaluation) programs within a DoW or national laboratory environment.
- Familiarity with weapons systems data or energetics/effects characterization datasets and associated terminology.
- Experience developing or maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes in support of scientific or engineering workflows.
- Knowledge of data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or custom Python/MATLAB-based tools) for communicating analytical results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Graduate degree (M.S.) in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent advanced professional experience.
Overview
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.
We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org
Why Work at Noblis
At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.
Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.
Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.
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Total Rewards:
At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.
Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.
Posted Salary Range: USD $131,580.00 - USD $205,560.00 /Yr.
Noblis
Operations Research Analyst – Data Engineer
Albuquerque, New Mexico
New 1m ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in statistics
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org
Why Work at Noblis
At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.
Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.
Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination:
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.
Total Rewards:
Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.
Posted Salary Range: USD $131,580.00 - USD $205,560.00 /Yr.
**This position is for upcoming work and is contingent upon task award/funding.
** This will be an onsite position in Albuquerque, NM.
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Operations Research Analyst (Data Engineer) to support a dynamic government contracting program in Albuquerque, NM. In this role, you will serve as a core contributor within a testing and data review environment, supporting the acquisition, curation, validation, and management of complex datasets tied to weapons effects and test programs. You will work alongside multidisciplinary engineering and analysis teams to develop and maintain robust data models, apply uncertainty analysis methodologies, and contribute to the development and refinement of analysis tools and software. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-career professional to make meaningful contributions to national defense programs in a technically challenging and collaborative setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and oversee data acquisition and curation workflows for testing programs, ensuring data integrity, traceability, and completeness from collection through archival.
- Perform data validation and analytics on test-derived datasets, identifying anomalies, inconsistencies, and quality issues while applying corrective actions and documentation protocols.
- Manage and maintain weapons effects and tests databases, including schema design, data population, version control, and access management in support of program testing objectives.
- Develop and implement data models for functional characterization of weapons systems and effects, enabling quantitative analysis and decision support for test evaluation teams.
- Apply uncertainty analysis techniques to assess measurement error, data variability, and confidence levels within test datasets and analytical outputs.
- Support the development, integration, and validation of analysis tools and software used for processing, visualizing, and interpreting test and evaluation data.
- Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and program managers to translate complex data requirements into structured analytical products and actionable technical findings.
Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 8 years of experience in data engineering, operations research, or a related analytical role, preferably within a DoW or government contracting environment.
- Demonstrated experience with database design, management, and querying (e.g., SQL, relational and/or NoSQL platforms).
- Proficiency in data analytics and scripting tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, or equivalent languages used for data processing and validation.
- Familiarity with uncertainty analysis methodologies, including error propagation, statistical confidence analysis, and sensitivity analysis techniques.
- Experience with data validation processes and quality assurance practices applied to large or complex technical datasets.
- US Citizen with an Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance (required at time of application)
- Prior experience supporting weapons effects testing, range testing, or T&E (Test and Evaluation) programs within a DoW or national laboratory environment.
- Familiarity with weapons systems data or energetics/effects characterization datasets and associated terminology.
- Experience developing or maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes in support of scientific or engineering workflows.
- Knowledge of data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or custom Python/MATLAB-based tools) for communicating analytical results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Graduate degree (M.S.) in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent advanced professional experience.
Overview
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.
We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org
Why Work at Noblis
At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.
Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.
Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.
EEO is the Law | E-Verify | Right to Work
Total Rewards:
At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.
Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.
Posted Salary Range: USD $131,580.00 - USD $205,560.00 /Yr.
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Find JobsResearch And Development Engineer Jobs by City in New Mexico
Where New Mexico roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Albuquerque
27 jobsLos Alamos
19 jobsSanta Fe
3 jobsClovis
1 jobPortales
1 jobFarmington
1 jobLas Cruces
1 jobResearch And Development Engineer Job Market in New Mexico
A snapshot from current New Mexico openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Los Alamos National Laboratory17
- University of New Mexico11
- IQVIA3
- Sandia National Laboratories3
- Johns Hopkins University2
Top Industries Hiring
- Education15
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
- Energy2
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What New Mexico Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research and development engineer jobs across New Mexico.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, physics, materials science, or a closely related field
- Experience designing and executing R&D experiments or prototype development programs
- Proficiency with engineering simulation tools such as MATLAB, ANSYS, or similar software
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance
- Demonstrated record of technical documentation including test plans, reports, and peer publications
- Familiarity with government-funded research environments and federal contract compliance requirements
Research And Development Engineer Jobs in New Mexico: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a research and development engineer in New Mexico?
Most research and development engineer roles in New Mexico require at minimum a bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related physical science, with many laboratory and defense positions preferring a master's or doctorate. New Mexico does not require a specific state license for most R&D engineering roles, though engineers who stamp designs for public use must hold a Professional Engineer license through the New Mexico State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors. Clearance eligibility is a practical prerequisite for many positions at national laboratories and defense contractors.
Which companies hire research and development engineers in New Mexico?
Companies currently hiring research and development engineers in New Mexico include Los Alamos National Laboratory, University of New Mexico, and IQVIA, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. New Mexico's national laboratories and aerospace contractors represent the largest and most consistent sources of R&D engineering demand in the state.
Which New Mexico cities have the most research and development engineer jobs?
Albuquerque, Los Alamos, and Santa Fe are the New Mexico cities with the most research and development engineer openings, driven by the presence of Sandia National Laboratories and Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, Los Alamos National Laboratory north of Santa Fe, and growing defense and energy research programs in and around Las Cruces. Smaller concentrations also appear in Rio Rancho, where manufacturing and technology operations support adjacent R&D functions.
Are there remote research and development engineer jobs in New Mexico?
Yes, but they're rare. Research and development engineering is largely hands-on work involving laboratories, prototypes, and secure facilities, which limits remote availability. About 6% of research and development engineer openings tied to New Mexico are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those roles tend to involve computational modeling, data analysis, or program management rather than direct lab or test work.
How can I get hired as a research and development engineer in New Mexico with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through internship and fellowship programs run by Sandia National Laboratories and Los Alamos National Laboratory, both of which operate structured programs for students and recent graduates across engineering and physical science disciplines. Adjacent roles such as laboratory technician, test engineer, or junior systems analyst are common stepping stones at New Mexico defense contractors. Building a portfolio of senior design projects, graduate research, or published work strengthens early applications, and beginning the security clearance process early is a practical advantage in this market.
Where can I find and apply to research and development engineer jobs in New Mexico?
You can find and apply to research and development engineer jobs in New Mexico on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that fit your background and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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