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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is a federal research facility operated by the Department of Energy, located in Livermore since the 1950s, focused on national security and scientific innovation.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory was established in the 1950s as a major U.S. government scientific research facility. It is operated by Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC for the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration and is located at 7000 East Avenue. The lab focuses on national security missions including nuclear deterrence, nonproliferation, energy security, defense intelligence, and scientific breakthroughs across high-performance computing, materials science, and photon science.
The laboratory employs thousands of scientists, engineers, and support staff across seven major directorates. It is home to the National Ignition Facility, described as the world's most powerful laser. The facility draws visiting researchers from around the world and serves as one of Livermore's major employers and anchors of the regional economy, shaping the character of the city and the profile of its workforce.
Many of the people who work at Lawrence Livermore are part of households that include children, mortgages, and people who depend on their income. A term life policy that would cover those dependencies for the working years is a standard planning step for families and households with professional careers.