Jobs at Sandia National Laboratories

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Sandia National Laboratories is a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that partners with the military and government agencies to safeguard national security through advanced research in materials, supercomputing, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy.

Sandia hires software engineers, cybersecurity analysts, systems architects, data scientists, mechanical and electrical engineers, and research scientists. Candidates can expect rigorous peer‑reviewed projects, collaborative interdisciplinary teams, and access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities like the National Computational Infrastructure, while navigating the unique security‑clearance requirements that define the lab’s culture.

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Intern, Technical Undergraduate Year-Round - Enterprise Network Services, Hybrid

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Dec 19, 2024

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Year-Round Technical Undergraduate Intern. The role involves assisting senior staff in designing, deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise network services and traffic controls. The intern will work with various networks, partner with Cyber Security and Networking teams, and gain experience in automation and software development. The position offers competitive pay, challenging work, and opportunities for career advancement. Qualifications include full-time enrollment in a related undergraduate program, a minimum GPA of 3.0, and the ability to secure a U.S. security clearance.

Intern - Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies - R&D Undergraduate Summer

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Dec 19, 2024

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Summer R&D Undergraduate Student Intern to join their dynamic team. The intern will support experimental research in various scientific fields, develop analytical and sample preparation techniques, and work alongside Sandia staff, post-docs, and visiting scientists. The position offers competitive pay rates based on credit hours, classification, and degree level. Qualifications include being enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program, pursuing a science, engineering, or math major, and having a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0. The intern will work up to 40 hours per week during the summer. Sandia values its interns' contributions to national security and offers challenging work, extraordinary co-workers, top-notch facilities, and a solid work-life balance.

Manager R&D - Experimental Aerosciences Department (1515), Onsite

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Dec 19, 2024

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a department manager for the Experimental Aerosciences Department. The role involves strengthening technical leadership, advancing future strategies, and managing a diverse range of work impacting nuclear deterrence, aerospace systems, and more. Key responsibilities include developing partnerships, creating a long-term strategy, fostering a safe and inclusive work environment, and managing laboratories with advanced equipment.

Visitor Services Assistant

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Dec 19, 2024

The job posting is for a Visitor Services Assistant role in National Parks, starting from March-July 2025. The position involves answering questions, offering guidance, monitoring sites, and maintaining relations with partners and concessions. The first 150 applicants will be considered, with applications due by 11:59 EST on 12/22/2024. U.S. Citizenship is required, and the role may involve on-call work, wearing a uniform, and operating a government vehicle. Qualifications include clerical or office experience, or relevant education. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Intern, R&D Graduate Summer - Special Radars, Onsite

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Dec 19, 2024

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a summer engineer intern with expertise in RF circuit design, software development, troubleshooting, testing, digital communications signaling, and waveform development. The successful candidate will support the development of advanced RF systems across a diverse frequency range, contribute to design of RF communication signaling protocols and waveforms, and participate in laboratory and field testing. The role offers competitive pay, challenging work with significant impact, and opportunities for career advancement. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree, full-time enrollment in a science, engineering, or math graduate program, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0, and the ability to secure a U.S. security clearance.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (COOP)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Salem, Oregon Salem, Oregon

Posted Dec 19, 2024

This National Guard position is for an Emergency Management Specialist (COOP), T5776000, part of the OR JDOC. The role requires U.S. citizenship, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance. The position involves working various hours, including overtime and on-call duties, and may require travel during emergencies. It's a Title 5 excepted service position, subject to a background investigation and probationary period. Veterans preference is available for eligible applicants.

Senior/Principal R&D Biological Sciences - Bioconversion, Hybrid

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Emeryville, CA

Posted Dec 19, 2024

Sandia National Laboratories is offering a job opportunity for a PhD scientist in Biochemistry, chemical engineering, or a relevant STEM field. The role involves developing technologies to generate lignocellulosic hydrolysates and engineering non-model fungi to convert them into biofuels and biochemicals. The successful candidate will engage in tasks such as engineering fungi, designing metabolic engineering strategies, conducting bioprocess optimization, and presenting results. Sandia offers competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and a solid work-life balance. The position does not require a security clearance initially but may later depending on the role.

Intern, R&D Graduate Summer - Nanosystems Synthesis/Analysis, Onsite

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Dec 19, 2024

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking Summer R&D Graduate Student Interns for a dynamic team. The role involves supporting experimental research in various scientific fields, developing analytical and sample preparation techniques, and contributing to ongoing basic and applied science efforts. The position offers competitive pay rates based on credit hours, classification, and degree level. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree, full-time enrollment in a graduate program, a minimum GPA of 3.0, and the ability to work up to 40 hours per week. Desirable qualifications include enrollment in a relevant discipline, good communication skills, and experience with experimental research. Sandia offers challenging work, extraordinary co-workers, top-notch facilities, and a range of benefits.

Software Engineer, Compilers

Company: HRL Laboratories

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Dec 17, 2024

The text describes a role at HRL for a Principal Software Engineer in the Quantum Programming group. The role involves contributing to the development of two full-stack compilers for a strictly typed functional programming language called Coalton and a quantum programming language. The compilers are primarily written in Common Lisp and the role requires superb understanding of operating system fundamentals, C ABI programming language, runtimes, and programming language implementation. US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security clearance are required.

Distinguished IT Cyber Assurance Architect - CA, Onsite

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Livermore, CA

Posted Dec 19, 2024

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Distinguished IT Cybersecurity Architect to lead the evolution of their cybersecurity infrastructure. The role involves designing and delivering unique IT capabilities, engaging with sponsors to propose solutions, and developing teams to address cybersecurity threats. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a STEM field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent in a Master's or Bachelor's degree. They must also have experience with commercial cloud environments like AWS and/or Azure, and be able to obtain a DOE Q-level and SCI-level security clearance. The position offers challenging work with significant impact, extraordinary co-workers, and competitive benefits.

Early Career Aeronautical Engineer, Aerodynamics & Flight Mechanics - Onsite

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Dec 19, 2024

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking aeronautical/aerospace engineers for the Flight Mechanics Department. The role involves working on challenging, impactful projects contributing to national security and technology innovation. Engineers will apply their knowledge in aerodynamic models, flight mechanics, and trajectory simulation to develop advanced aerospace flight systems. Benefits include competitive salary, excellent work environment, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for career advancement.

Manager R&D - Computational Aerosciences Department (1511), Onsite

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Dec 19, 2024

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a visionary department manager for the Computational Aerosciences Department. The role involves strengthening technical leadership, advancing future strategy, and managing a diverse portfolio of work. Key responsibilities include developing partnerships, creating a long-term strategy, fostering a safe and inclusive work environment, and delivering on lab goals. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related STEM field, extensive experience in aerosciences, and the ability to obtain a DoE Q clearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Sandia National Laboratories?
Working at Sandia offers a mission‑driven environment where every project contributes to national security. Employees enjoy interdisciplinary collaboration, access to cutting‑edge research facilities, and competitive benefits—including health, retirement, and tuition assistance. While most roles require a security clearance, many teams offer flexible work arrangements and continuous learning opportunities through internal conferences and workshops.
What types of positions are available at Sandia?
Sandia’s open positions span engineering, science, and IT disciplines: software development, cybersecurity, systems architecture, data science, mechanical and electrical engineering, nuclear physics, chemistry, and advanced materials research. Management, project coordination, and administrative roles support the lab’s research missions and infrastructure.
How can I stand out as an applicant?
Tailor your résumé to highlight projects that align with Sandia’s core missions—such as secure software, high‑performance computing, or materials science. Demonstrate familiarity with government or defense standards (e.g., DoD Cybersecurity Framework) and, if possible, a current or prior security clearance. Include quantitative outcomes (e.g., performance improvements, cost savings) and showcase any open‑source contributions or patents that illustrate technical depth.

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