Jobs at Sandia National Laboratories

990,939 open positions

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.

Job Transparency aggregates real‑time salary ranges and employee sentiment for each Sandia posting, enabling you to benchmark offers against industry standards and gauge workplace culture before you apply.

Intern, Technical Undergraduate Summer - Science of Extreme Environments Research & Innovation (SEERI), Onsite

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Oct 16, 2024

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking Summer Technical Undergraduate Interns for the Summer of 2025. The interns will work in Tech Area V, supporting operations of two research reactors, an Auxiliary Hot Cell Facility, a Gamma Irradiation Facility, and a Radiation Metrology Laboratory. The interns will assist in various technical assignments related to operations, maintenance, and configuration management of nuclear facilities and experimental activities. The role involves performing analytical analysis, providing technical support in reactor operations, radiation effects experiments, radiation dosimetry, and configuration management. The interns will earn competitive pay rates based on credit hours, classification, and degree level. The minimum requirements include being currently enrolled full-time in an accredited related undergraduate program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0, ability to work up to 40 hours per week, and ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Sandia National Laboratories offers challenging work, extraordinary co-workers, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Special Assets Officer Sr

Company: City National Bank

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Oct 15, 2024

This job posting is for a Special Assets Officer position in the Risk Management Division of City National Bank. The role involves managing a portfolio of problem loans, developing strategies to maximize recovery and reduce losses, and working closely with borrowers, executives, attorneys, and mid-size company groups. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree, 7-10 years of experience in special assets, and a thorough understanding of corporate financial statements and loan restructuring. The position offers a starting base salary of $127,626 - $237,014 per year and is eligible for bonus and/or commissions. City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Financial Crimes Analyst II - Testing/Monitoring

Company: City National Bank

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Posted Oct 15, 2024

This job posting is for a Financial Crimes Analyst II position within City National's Risk Management Division. The role involves conducting BSA internal controls testing, monitoring and analyzing BSA, AML, OFAC, and USA PATRIOT Act components, and developing policies and procedures. The position offers opportunities for career growth in a stable and expanding organization. Key responsibilities include risk assessments, internal controls testing, policy development, and customer service. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least 3 years of BSA experience, and current CAMS certification. The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and knowledge of banking operations and regulations.

Senior/ Principal Splunk Engineer, Field Intelligence - Onsite

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Oct 16, 2024

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a highly motivated Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) for a challenging role in cybersecurity operations. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background, experience in automating processes, and knowledge of Splunk environments. The role involves engaging with information assurance partners, identifying cybersecurity risks, and proposing solutions. The position offers competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for career advancement.

HR Solutions Generalist - Admin., Compensation, Benefits, & Training Operations, Onsite

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a highly motivated HR Operations Generalist. The role involves responding to employee and manager inquiries, processing HR transactions, and assisting with data entry. The successful candidate will support HR Solutions Administration, Compensation, Benefits, or Training. Key benefits include challenging work, extraordinary co-workers, top-tier facilities, flexible work arrangements, and generous benefits. A High School diploma or equivalent is required, along with 3 years of HR experience. A Bachelor's degree and experience with HRIS systems like PeopleSoft and Oracle Service Cloud are preferred. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE L-level security clearance are mandatory.

Intern Summer - Technical Undergraduate START HBCU, Engineering Support Technologist

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Oct 15, 2024

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking an Engineering Support Technologist, Undergraduate Summer Intern for the START HBCU Institute. The intern will work on issues of national significance, performing a variety of entry-level duties in support of technical activities. The intern will be guided by a technical mentor and work closely with a team of engineers. The job involves supporting application-specific test setups, mechanical design and test teams, electronic troubleshooting, and developing test specifications and procedures. The intern will work full time onsite for the duration of their internship. The position offers competitive pay rates and opportunities for career advancement.

Finance Controller

Company: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories

Location: Other US Location

Posted Oct 15, 2024

The company, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd, is a leading pharmaceutical company with a mission to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines. They aim to reach over 15 billion patients across the world by 2030 and prioritize sustainability, diversity, and inclusion.

Physical Security Specialist

Company: HRL Laboratories

Location: Woodland Hills, CA

Posted Oct 15, 2024

The role of Physical Security Specialist II involves championing changes to improve HRL's physical security systems, interfacing with security vendors, and managing systems at a high level. The candidate will focus on UL2050 compliance, take ownership of system escalations, and possess strong technical knowledge and project management skills. Essential duties include analyzing system performance, resolving complex issues, programming and integrating CCTV, Access Control Systems, and other systems. The role also involves conducting in-depth research, evaluating existing and future systems, and ensuring design efficiency. Project management skills are required for communicating with stakeholders, creating SOP and SOW documentation, and following standard project management processes. The candidate must have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, interpersonal skills, and experience with electronic security systems. U.S. Citizenship is required with a current Top Secret clearance.

ASIC Engineer

Company: HRL Laboratories

Location: Camarillo, CA

Posted Oct 15, 2024

HRL Laboratories, based in Southern California, is seeking a digital VLSI design engineer with at least 8 years of experience in electrical engineering and integrated circuit design. The candidate will work on the development of Read Out Integrated Circuits (ROIC) and their building blocks using various sub-micron technologies. The role involves performing in-depth design development, RTL coding, synthesis, simulation, verification, and validation. The ideal candidate should have experience with digital design flow, Verilog RTL coding, RTL Synthesis, static timing analysis, timing closure with multiple clock domains, and digital verification. Familiarity with Imaging sensor control, radiation harden by design, clock gating, 8b/10b encoding, and Place&Route is desired. Strong EDA tools experience such as Cadence, Synopsis, and Innovus is also desired. The position offers a competitive salary range of $145,745 - $186,688 + bonus + benefits.

Principal Software Engineer - Compilers

Company: HRL Laboratories

Location: Malibu, CA

Posted Oct 15, 2024

HRL Laboratories, based in Southern California, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for their Quantum Programming group. The role involves contributing to the development and maintenance of two full-stack compilers, one for Coalton, a strictly typed functional programming language, and one for a quantum programming language. The engineer will work with Common Lisp and have opportunities to contribute to both quantum and classical compilers, as well as open-source Lisp compilers. The role also includes leadership responsibilities in shaping compiler and programming language development activities. Required skills include a strong understanding of operating system fundamentals, programming language runtimes, and functional programming paradigms. Knowledge of quantum computing and Common Lisp is a plus. The base salary range is $163,150 - $209,088 + bonus + benefits.

Intern, Technical Graduate Year Round - IT and Cyber Growth Lab, Hybrid

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Oct 14, 2024

Sandia's Information and Security Engineering division is offering undergraduate student interns the opportunity to join their dynamic team. Interns will contribute to various tasks including Maintenance and Operations, developing programmatic solutions, Endpoint Engineering, data analysis, and providing support for classified computing environments. The job requires a bachelor's degree, full-time enrollment in a related graduate program, and the ability to secure a U.S. security clearance. Desirable qualifications include a master's degree, familiarity with scripting and programming languages, and experience with Endpoint Engineering tools and Microsoft Collaboration tools. Sandia offers competitive pay, challenging work, and a supportive work environment.

IT Support Specialist

Company: National Funding

Location: Atlanta, GA

Posted Oct 15, 2024

The job description is for an IT Support Specialist in Atlanta, GA, with a salary range of $56,000 to $68,000 plus bonus. The role involves providing technical support to end-users, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining IT systems.

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.

Other Companies Hiring