Sandia National Laboratories·Systems Engineer

Sandia National Laboratories Systems Engineer interview experience

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Albuquerque, NMPosted Sep 2016 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My interview started with a half-day in-person sequence built around a timed presentation.

First, I delivered a 30–45 minute technical talk based on a project from grad school to a small group that included department managers and staff. After that, I moved into a panel-style conversation with department managers and additional staff. The day ended with more informal interactions, including lunch with the hiring manager and a couple of staff members.

What surprised me was how much the presentation shaped the entire flow. There was an emphasis on strict time and clear structure, and I had to compress a lot of my education and relevant work into the window they gave me. The

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