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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IT SPECIALIST

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

Location: College Park, Maryland College Park, Maryland

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration. The incumbent serves as a senior level expert IT Specialist for network and systems analysis and application software functions.

AUDITOR (INDEF) (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 an Auditor position in the Utah National Guard. Priority will be given to current onboard employees.

Mathematical Statistician

Company: Department of Health and Human Services - National Institutes of Health

Location: Montgomery County, Maryland Montgomery County, Maryland

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This position is located in the Office of Biostatistics Research.

Wildlife Biologist

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Anchorage, Alaska Anchorage, Alaska

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This position is open to Merit PromotionStatus Candidates and those with Special Hiring Authorities under announcement number AK1537LACL2412547012ST.

SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Smyrna, Tennessee Smyrna, Tennessee

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Surface Maintenance Mechanic. The vacancy is not eligible for membership to a labor organization.

Cultural Anthropologist

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This position is in the Cultural Resource Management division at Independence National Historical Park located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Columbia, South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a job posting for a Guidance Counselor position in the South Carolina Army National Guard.

Program Director (Computer Scientist)

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - National Science Foundation

Location: Alexandria, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for a Program Director Computer Science position.

IT Specialist (Applications Software)

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The position is located in the National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Regional Office Sustainable Fisheries Division. It is a data management position with one vacancy that may be filled in St Petersburg FL, Pascagoula MS, or Galveston TX.

IT SPECIALIST (POLICY AND PLANNING) Title 32

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

Location: Dallas, Texas Dallas, Texas

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This position is part of the 254 CCG on Hensley Field in Dallas TX. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an information technology IT specialist and consultant to management in support of installation IT policy and plans.

Associate Director, Interpretation, Education and Volunteers

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

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

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The Interpretation Education and Volunteers Directorate IEV provides leadership for visitor and community engagement and supports the work of the NPS to welcome and create meaningful experiences with visitors from around the world.

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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