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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Tribal Liaison

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This position is located at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in the Planning Resources and Education Division. It will be filled at one of three locations.

General Engineer, AST, Experimental Facility Development (Direct Hire)

Company: National Aeronautics and Space Administration - John F. Kennedy Space Center

Location: Kennedy Space Center, Florida Kennedy Space Center, Florida

Posted Sep 30, 2024

As an AST Experimental Facility Development Engineer, you will provide expertise in managing technical engineering processes and serve as a project engineer for special and advanced projects.

POWERED SUPPORT SYS MECH SUPV (TITLE 32)

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

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a job posting for a POWERED SUPPORT SYS MECH SUPV TITLE 32 Position in the Utah Air National Guard. The vacancy is open to current military members of the Utah Air National Guard.

HR SPEC (INFORMATION SYSTEMS/MILITARY) (Title 32)

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

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position. The position is for a HR SPEC INFORMATION SYSTEMS MILITARY Title 32 Position Description Number D293200D2931000 and is part of the OK 137th Special Operations Wing Oklahoma Air National Guard.

Deputy National Intelligence Manager (NIM) for Africa

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Office of the Director of National Intelligence

Location: McLean, Virginia McLean, Virginia

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence creates a consistent view of intelligence and serves as the Director's principal advisor.

Engineering Equipment Operator

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: San Francisco, California San Francisco, California

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The job posting is for a Federal Government Civil Service position. The selectee will receive the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The application deadline is 10092024 or until the first 101 applicants are received.

Archeologist

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Coulee Dam, Washington Coulee Dam, Washington

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This position is located at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area in the Pacific West Region.

CONTRACT 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 a Contract Specialist T5. The position is part of the AL USPFO National Guard.

Maintenance Worker

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Homestead, Florida Homestead, Florida

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The job posting is for a Federal Government Civil Service position. The selectee will receive the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The application deadline is 10092024 or until the first 100 applicants are received.

POWERED SUPPORT SYS MECH SUPV (TITLE 32)

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

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a job posting for a POWERED SUPPORT SYS MECH SUPV TITLE 32 Position in the Utah Air National Guard. The vacancy is open to current military members of the Utah Air National Guard.

SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEADER (Title 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Round Rock, Texas Round Rock, Texas

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The position is located in Round Rock, TX, and involves leading a team of mechanics to perform maintenance and repair of various vehicles and equipment.

PROGRAM MANAGER (DEPUTY MISSION SUPPORT OFFICER) (Title 32)

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

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Program Manager Deputy Mission Support Officer. The position is part of the OK 137th Special Operations Wing Oklahoma Air National Guard.

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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