Press release by SIG SAUER
NEWINGTON, N.H., (November 12, 2026) – SIG SAUER, an industry-leading manufacturer of cutting-edge firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, drones, and remote weapon stations, received a 2026 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Established under the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans (HIRE Vets) Act, the award recognizes employers who invest in veterans and their professional growth. The Medallion Program is the only federal award that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.
The SIG SAUER workforce is approximately one-third veteran or former law enforcement. In addition to supporting the shooting community, SIG SAUER produces the official sidearm for all branches of the U.S. military and is delivering the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon program.
“Receiving the Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award is an honor for our entire SIG SAUER team,” said Jeff Chartier, Chief Human Resources Officer and EVP, SIG SAUER. “We prioritize recruiting and hiring veterans not only because they served our country but also because they have a high level of training, skills, and integrity that help our business. Within SIG SAUER, we have a community of veterans who support one another, provide mentoring, and much more. They are part of what makes SIG a Great Place To Work, and I want to thank our veterans for their dedication to our work and company.”
SIG SAUER has been awarded the Great Place To Work certification for five consecutive years, with 78 percent of employees saying it is a great place to work.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, recipients of the 2026 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages, availability of veteran-specific resources, leadership programming for veterans, dedicated human resources initiatives, and more. For more information, visit HIREVets.gov.
SIG SAUER continues to grow its workforce across firearms, ammunition, electro-optics, drones, and remote weapon stations, with roles ranging from training and engineering to assembly and administration. Visit sigsauer.com/careers to see the latest job postings.
About SIG SAUER, Inc.:
SIG SAUER Inc. is a leading manufacturer of premium firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, remote-controlled weapon stations, and drones. Building off its 250-year track record, the company’s products are synonymous with industry-leading engineering, quality, and innovation which has made it the brand of choice across the defense industry, law enforcement, and shooting community. SIG SAUER serves all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and with a presence in more than 90 countries is the preferred partner to top militaries around the world. The company is certified a Great Place to Work™. For more information, visit: sigsauer.com.