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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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 10082024 or until the first 100 applicants are received.

Administrative Officer

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

Location: College Park, Maryland College Park, Maryland

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, responsible for administrative services for a program of moderate size and scope.

SUPV HR SPEC

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Baltimore, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a SUPV HR SPEC. It is part of the MD HRO National Guard.

Range Operations Specialist (TEMP) (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Bluffdale, Utah Bluffdale, Utah

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This position is for a Range Operations Specialist with the Utah Army National Guard. The vacancy priority is for current military members of the Utah Army National Guard. The selecting supervisor is MSG Andrew Riddle. This is a temporary appointment not to exceed 1 year.

Public Safety Dispatcher

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The positions are located in Yellowstone National Park and are either year-round or seasonal. The seasonal positions are permanent but do not provide work on a year-round basis.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Colchester, Vermont Colchester, Vermont

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Public Affairs Specialist. The position is a dual announcement also advertised as an Indefinite Title 32 vacancy announcement.

ACADEMIC SPECIALIST (EDUCATION SERVICES)

Company: Department of Defense - National Defense University

Location: Fort McNair, District of Columbia Fort McNair, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The National Defense University provides Joint Professional Military Education to develop leaders who can operate in an unpredictable world.

HR SPEC

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

Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming Cheyenne, Wyoming

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service Position. The position is for an HR SPEC and is part of the WY 153rd Airlift Wing Wyoming National Guard. Military affiliation is not required.

Maintenance Worker

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This position is located at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in the Facility Maintenance Division. It is a seasonal appointment with the same benefits as a career appointment, but does not provide year-round work.

Congressional Affairs Analyst

Company: Department of the Army - Office of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau

Location: Arlington, Virginia Arlington, Virginia

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This position is a TERM Not to Exceed 2 Years Appointment with option for conversion. To be eligible for conversion, employee must complete at least 2 years of current continuous service under a term appointment in the competitive service AND employee must have a current performance rating under such term appointment of at least fully successful or equivalent.

Maintenance Worker

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Henrico County, Virginia Henrico County, Virginia

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The job involves performing maintenance and repair work on grounds, exterior structures, and buildings, and assisting higher-graded maintenance workers.

COST ACCOUNTANT (TITLE 5)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Draper, Utah Draper, Utah

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a job posting for a COST ACCOUNTANT TITLE 5 position with the Utah Army 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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