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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GIS Specialist Interdisciplinary

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Harrison, Arkansas Harrison, Arkansas

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This GIS Specialist Interdisciplinary position is located at the Buffalo National River in the Resource Division.

General Engineer

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Lanham, Maryland Lanham, Maryland

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice for a position in the National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service NESDIS Office of Space Weather Observations SWO Science and Engineering Division SED with two vacancies in Lanham MD.

FINANCIAL MANAGER (Title 32)

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

Location: Kelly AFB, Texas Kelly AFB, Texas

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The position is located within the 149th Comptroller Flight Wing in San Antonio, TX, and involves managing funds and providing financial advisory services. Texas is one of 9 states with no state income tax.

Senior Mission Manager for Russia Eurasia

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.

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Sacramento, California Sacramento, California

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST is located in the Deputy Chief of Staff DCS G4 Logistics Management Division Defense Movement Coordination Branch and is part of the CA JFHQ Logistics.

CTIIC Analytic Editor/Publications Officer

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

Location: McLean, Virginia McLean, Virginia

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center is responsible for integrating IC collection and analysis on cyber intelligence issues and for coordinating and supporting the IC in providing accurate timely comprehensive support to national policy and decision makers.

General Engineer

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. It serves as a General Engineer in the Space Planning and Projects Branch, providing professional engineering expertise and project management capabilities.

FLIGHT ENGINEER (INSTRUCTOR) (Title 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Lexington, Oklahoma Lexington, Oklahoma

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Flight Engineer Instructor.

Information Technology Specialist (Direct Hire)

Company: National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Headquarters, NASA

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The job description is for an Information Technology Specialist who will enable modernization and optimization through leveraging systems environments and services. The team will work to enable NASA's missions and projects to be successful by offering comprehensive solutions that streamline and automate functions and enable a simplified approach to compliance.

Maintenance Worker

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Miami, Florida Miami, 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 10072024 or until the first 100 applicants are received.

International Program Specialist (Direct Hire)

Company: National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Headquarters, NASA

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

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The text describes a role at NASA Headquarters, responsible for drafting and negotiating international agreements, advising officials, and managing interactions with international partners.

HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Nashville, Tennessee Nashville, Tennessee

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Helicopter Flight Instructor/Evaluator. The vacancy is covered by the Association of Civilian Technicians ACT Chapter 110.

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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