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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FIREFIGHTER (TITLE 5)

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

Location: Louisville, Tennessee Louisville, Tennessee

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard title 5 excepted service position for a FIREFIGHTER. The vacancy is covered by Association of Civilian Technicians ACT Chapter 114 Smoky Mountain Chapter.

Management and Program 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 position is a TERM Not to Exceed 2 Years Appointment with option for conversion. To be eligible for conversion, employee must complete at least 2 years of current continuous service under a term appointment in the competitive service AND employee must have a current performance rating under such term appointment of at least fully successful or equivalent.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

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

Location: Rome, New York Rome, New York

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Telecommunications Specialist. The position is located in Eastern Air Defense Sector and is an excepted service position.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Company: Department of Defense - National Defense University

Location: Fort McNair, District of Columbia Fort McNair, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 30, 2024

National Defense University NDU provides Joint Professional Military Education to develop leaders for the US Armed Forces and select others.

SUPPLY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Camp Murray, Washington Camp Murray, Washington

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a job posting for a Supply Management Specialist position in the Washington Army National Guard.

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.

MACHINIST (TITLE 32)

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

Location: Memphis, Tennessee Memphis, Tennessee

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Machinist Title 32 excepted service position. The vacancy is covered by the Association of Civilian Technicians ACT Chapter 115 Pyramid on the River Chapter.

IT SPECIALIST (POLICY AND PLANNING/ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE)

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

Location: Rome, New York Rome, New York

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard job posting for an IT Specialist position. The job is an excepted service position and is not open to annuitants.

Park Project Specialist Liaison - LRF

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Towson, Maryland Towson, Maryland

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This position supports the National Park Service in managing and maintaining facilities. The incumbent will work on funded projects and provide project management expertise.

IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK SERVICES/SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION)

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

Location: Rome, New York Rome, New York

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard IT Specialist position with a job description and requirements.

Physical Science Technician

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Boulder, Colorado Boulder, Colorado

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA Office of Under Secretary with five vacancies in Boulder CO. It is also announced under vacancy number UNSEC OSC2412527417ST which is open to Status Candidates.

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY) (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 position for a Human Resources Assistant. It is a Title 5 excepted service position.

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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