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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MANAGEMENT ANALYST (Title 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Camp J T Robinson, Arkansas Camp J T Robinson, Arkansas

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Management Analyst. National Guard membership is required.

Financial Analyst

Company: Department of Commerce - National Institute of Standards and Technology

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

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This notice is issued under directhire authority in response to the Creating ful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors CHIPS Act of 2022 for which NIST has a critical hiring need.

Lead Recreation Fee Technician

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Pensacola Beach, Florida Pensacola Beach, Florida

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This position is located in Gulf Islands National Seashore in the Administration and Business Services Division. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 10012024 whichever comes first.

Hydrologist

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Norton, Massachusetts Norton, Massachusetts

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The position is located in the Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service's Eastern Region River Forecast Center with two vacancies in Norton, MA. The position is also announced under another vacancy number and is open to Status Candidates.

Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Regional Assistant Fire Management Officer)

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The text describes job openings for Assistant Fire Management Officers in the Alaska and Midwest Regional Offices of the Department of the Interior.

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

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

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for an Aircraft Mechanic. The vacancy is covered by the Association of Civilian Technicians ACT Chapter 114 Smoky Mountain Chapter.

HR SPEC (INFORMATION SYSTEMS/MILITARY)

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

Location: Kingsley Field, Oregon Kingsley Field, Oregon

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a HR SPEC INFORMATION SYSTEMS MILITARY T5861000GS07.

Interdisciplinary-Electrical Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Engineer

Company: Department of the Air Force - National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The job posting provides information about the position's purpose, salary range, and additional information available upon clicking the 'Learn more' button.

Electronics Technician

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The position is located within the National Weather Service Regional Headquarters Weather Forecast Office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The position is also announced under vacancy number NWS CR SD2412548763ST, which is open to Status Candidates.

Environmental Protection Specialist

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

Location: Arlington, Virginia Arlington, Virginia

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The position is located in Arlington, Virginia, near Washington D.C. and is headquarters to many federal government departments and agencies.

Information Technology Specialist

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Flagstaff, Arizona Flagstaff, Arizona

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The position is located in the Department of Commerce's National Weather Service in Flagstaff, AZ. It is open to Status Candidates and has a salary range of GS12 to GS13.

Budget 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 is a job posting for a position with the National Guard Bureau Chief of Staff Financial Management in Arlington, VA.

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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