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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TITLE 32 AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (MI AASF 1)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Grand Ledge, Michigan Grand Ledge, Michigan

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a job posting for a Title 32 Aircraft Mechanic position in the Michigan Army National Guard.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST (T5)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Montgomery, Alabama Montgomery, Alabama

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for an Equal Employment Specialist. The position is part of the AL HRO Staffing ARMY National Guard.

Maintenance Mechanic

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The primary purpose of the position is to perform building and utility maintenance and operation duties.

TITLE 32 AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (UH-72A) (MI AASF 1)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Grand Ledge, Michigan Grand Ledge, Michigan

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a job posting for a Title 32 Aircraft Mechanic position in the Michigan Army National Guard.

Fair Lending Examiner

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - National Credit Union Administration

Location: Location Negotiable After Selection

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is ranked 9 for the 2023 best places to work in the Federal government midsize agencies. This position serves as an Fair Lending Examiner responsible for examining credit unions for compliance with federal fair lending laws and regulations.

ARCHITECT/ENGINEER (ACCELERATED HIRE)

Company: Department of the Air Force - Air National Guard Units

Location: Port Hueneme, California Port Hueneme, California

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is an interdisciplinary position at an Air National Guard Wing, requiring qualifications from Architect, General Engineer, Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, and Electrical Engineer.

Archivist

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - National Archives and Records Administration

Location: College Park, Maryland College Park, Maryland

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The incumbent will serve as an Archivist and is responsible for planning, performing, and monitoring all archival functions in a variety of media.

IT Specialist (SYSADMIN)

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Burlington, Vermont Burlington, Vermont

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The position is located in the National Weather Service NWS Weather Forecast Office WFO with one vacancy in Burlington Vermont. The position is also announced under vacancy number NWS ER VT2412556088ST which is open to Status Candidates.

Hydrologist

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This position is responsible for participating in hydrologic studies or serving as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

SUPERVISORY SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Jackson, Tennessee Jackson, Tennessee

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Supervisory Supply Technician. The position is part of the TN Army National Guard and is not eligible for membership to a labor organization.

HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Company: Department of the Air Force - Air National Guard Units

Location: Camp Murray, Washington Camp Murray, Washington

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a job posting for a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic position in the Washington Air National Guard.

SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER (T32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Alexandria, Alabama Alexandria, Alabama

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Surface Maintenance Repairer T32. It is part of the AL UTES 1 National Guard and is an excepted service position.

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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