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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PROGRAM ANALYST

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Topeka, Kansas Topeka, Kansas

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Program Analyst.

Wildland Firefighter (Fuels)

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Tupelo, Mississippi Tupelo, Mississippi

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This position is located in Natchez Trace Parkway in the Aviation Management Program in the Ranger Operations Division. It is a career conditional permanent position open to the first 100 applicants.

Physicist, AST, Electronics of Materials (Direct Hire)

Company: National Aeronautics and Space Administration - George C. Marshall Space Flight Center

Location: Huntsville, Alabama Huntsville, Alabama

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The job description is for an AST Physicist in Electronics of Materials, responsible for EEE Parts Engineering of assigned projects, providing a critical skill set to assure success of agency programs and projects, including enabling success of NASA's Moon to Mars Architecture.

Electronics Mechanic

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The position is located at Independence National Historical Park in the Facility Management Division. The selectee is entitled to the lowest step of the grade for which selected.

FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECH/BASIC LIFE SUPPORT) (TITLE 5)

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

Location: Peoria, Illinois Peoria, Illinois

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a FIREFIGHTER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHBASIC LIFE SUPPORT TITLE 5 Position. It is part of the IL 182 AW National Guard.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT MANAGER (T32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Montgomery, Alabama Montgomery, Alabama

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for an Equal Employment Manager. The position may be authorized a recruitment or relocation incentive.

FABRIC WORKER (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 Fabric Worker, requiring National Guard membership.

Archeologist

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Death Valley, California Death Valley, California

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The TERM position is located in Death Valley National Park and is open to the first 101 applicants. Government housing may be available.

SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Jericho, Vermont Jericho, Vermont

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a job announcement for a Surface Maintenance Mechanic position in the Vermont Army National Guard.

MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST (TITLE 5)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Springfield, Illinois Springfield, Illinois

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard title 5 excepted service position. The position is for a management and program analyst.

IT SPECIALIST (CUSTSPT) (Title 32)

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

Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Fort Smith, Arkansas

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position for an IT Specialist Custspt. National Guard membership is required.

AUDITOR

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Bismarck, North Dakota Bismarck, North Dakota

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard title 5 excepted service position. Military membership is not required. The position is for an auditor and is part of the 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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