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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FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - TITLE 5

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Frankfort, Kentucky

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Facility Operations Specialist. It is a Title 5 excepted service position.

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Milford, Massachusetts Milford, Massachusetts

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for an Industrial Hygiene Technician. The position is part of the MA ARNG Safety National Guard.

Operations Research Analyst (NIST Export Control Manager)

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

Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland Gaithersburg, Maryland

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The job posting is for an Operations Research Analyst in the Research Protections Office at NIST, responsible for developing and implementing an export control compliance program. The notice is issued under directhire authority to recruit new talent for occupations with a severe shortage of candidates.

Hydrologist

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Fort Collins, Colorado

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The position is for leading or participating in hydrologic studies or serving as a project leader in the Water Rights Branch Division. It is open to the first 50 applicants or until a certain date.

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/PROFESSOR

Company: Department of Defense - National Defense University

Location: Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia

Posted Sep 30, 2024

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

IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

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

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland Fort Meade, Maryland

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for an IT cybersecurity specialist.

SUPERVISORY FINANCIAL SPECIALIST

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

Location: McGuire AFB, New Jersey McGuire AFB, New Jersey

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The position is for a supervisor with technical and administrative responsibilities in pay operations. The purpose is to oversee subordinate staff performing work related to various pay operations.

AIRFIELD OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Guernsey, Wyoming Guernsey, Wyoming

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for an Airfield Operations Specialist. The position is in the Excepted Service under Title V PL 114328 and Sections 932 and 1084 FY17 NDAA. Military affiliation is not required.

Supervisory International Trade Specialist

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland Silver Spring, Maryland

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The position is located in the National Marine Fisheries Service NMFS Office of International Affairs Trade and Commerce OIATC Trade and Commerce Division with one vacancy in Silver Spring MD. The position is also announced under vacancy number NMFS2412540432ST which is open to Status Candidates.

Administrative Support Assistant (OA)

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Pueblo, Colorado Pueblo, Colorado

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This position is located within the Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service's Central Region with one vacancy in Pueblo, Colorado. The position is also announced under vacancy number NWS CR CO2412540539ST, which is open to Status Candidates.

Maintenance Worker

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Diamond, Missouri Diamond, Missouri

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This position involves performing maintenance tasks in a national monument, including work on buildings, roads, trails, and utilities.

SUPPLY TECHNICIAN - TITLE 5

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Frankfort, Kentucky

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard Title 5 excepted service position. The position is for a Supply Technician and is part of the KY USPFO 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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