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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Special Programs Assistant

Company: HRL Laboratories

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Oct 26, 2024

The job posting is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to provide administrative support to a research and development team. The selected individual will work in a collaborative environment and perform various administrative tasks.

Personnel Security Specialist II

Company: HRL Laboratories

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Oct 26, 2024

The job posting is for a personnel security position that requires a bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience. The job involves performing various personnel security tasks, including inprocessing and outprocessing personnel, conducting security briefings, and maintaining security systems. The job also requires excellent customer service skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Early Career Safeguards & Security Assurance Specialist, Self Assessments - Onsite

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Nov 01, 2024

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a dynamic individual for a S&S Assurance Specialist role. The position involves conducting S&S Program Self-Assessments, ensuring security reputation, and working with various departments. Benefits include challenging work, excellent co-workers, top-notch facilities, and flexible work arrangements. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, DOE Q-level security clearance, and experience in security disciplines.

Senior Technical Project Manager

Company: HRL Laboratories

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Oct 30, 2024

The Materials amp Microsystems Laboratory is seeking an experienced technical project manager to join a talented multidisciplinary team within the Advanced Test Systems ATS Department. The role involves leading a team, providing mentorship, and building relationships with customers.

Material Expeditor

Company: HRL Laboratories

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Oct 23, 2024

The job posting is seeking a motivated and organized individual to support business materials and inventory needs as a material expeditor and internal organization buyer. The role requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work with inventory management and material kitting. The job involves ordering parts and supplies, tracking purchase orders, and providing regular reporting and status updates.

Quality Assurance Manager

Company: National Power, LLC

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 26, 2024

National Power LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HVAC systems, generators, electrical fire suppression, and telemetry monitoring systems.

Intern, R&D Undergraduate Summer - Consortium of Hybrid Resilient Energy Systems (CHRES), Onsite

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Oct 31, 2024

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Summer - R&D Undergraduate Intern from partner universities for a dynamic research role in 2025. The intern will work collaboratively with R&D staff on developmental research, analysis, project design, testing, and data collection. They will also apply models to analyze specific energy systems and contribute to hybrid energy systems. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled full-time in an accredited science, engineering, or math program at one of the partner universities, with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0. The position offers competitive pay, challenging work, and opportunities for career advancement.

OAA- Office Administrative Assistant-Onsite

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Oct 30, 2024

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking an Office Administrative Assistant. The role involves performing secretarial and clerical work, maintaining calendars, coordinating meetings, handling telephone communications, preparing documents, and managing travel arrangements. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Additional qualifications include experience with multiple managers, complex calendaring, project support, strong interpersonal skills, and a positive demeanor. The position requires onsite full-time work and a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Carpenter Maintenance A (Facility Maintenance - Handy Man )

Company: HRL Laboratories

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Oct 25, 2024

The job description is for a carpentry maintenance position at HRL campuses. The job requires experience in carpentry, safety guidelines, and ability to work in a team environment. The pay range is $40.12 to $43.61 per hour.

Focal Plane Engineer

Company: HRL Laboratories

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Oct 30, 2024

The job posting is looking for a candidate to lead a team in developing focal plane arrays. The ideal candidate should have experience in manufacturing and industrial engineering, and be able to specify, integrate, and operate complex custom equipment. The role requires a strong understanding of photoconductors, semiconductor device physics, and IR development and production engineering.

Sr. Coordin

Company: National Wildlife Federation

Location: remote

Posted Oct 24, 2024

The National Wildlife Federation is seeking a Senior Coordinator of Organizational Strategy to join their Organizational Strategy Department. The position will coordinate and support administrative and operations needs for the Strategy and Partnerships Team. The role requires excellent communication skills, a passion for conservation, and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

Systems Administrator II - Secret

Company: HRL Laboratories

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Oct 31, 2024

The job posting is seeking a systems administrator with experience in Windows or Linux environments. The successful candidate will collaborate with other systems administrators and will be upgraded to a Top Secret security clearance. The job requires a minimum of 2 years of directly related experience and a current Top SecretSCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.

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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