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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EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Jefferson City, Missouri

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for an Equipment Specialist, a temporary vacancy in the Excepted Service.

HEALTH TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Whiteman AFB, Missouri Whiteman AFB, Missouri

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Health Technician, GS064007, with appointment factors and conditions of employment.

SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Bridgeton, Missouri Bridgeton, Missouri

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The text describes National Guard positions for surface maintenance mechanics, with details on appointment factors and conditions of employment.

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY) (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Nevada, Missouri Nevada, Missouri

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Human Resources Assistant. It is an Indefinite Excepted Service position.

MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR (RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Colchester, Vermont Colchester, Vermont

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Motor Vehicle Operator. The primary purpose is to transport supplies and equipment using wheeled vehicles.

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Fulton, Missouri Fulton, Missouri

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Human Resources Specialist. It is an Indefinite Excepted Service position.

SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Bridgeton, Missouri Bridgeton, Missouri

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Surface Maintenance Mechanic. It is an Indefinite Excepted Service position.

AIR BATTLE MANAGER (INSTRUCTOR)

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

Location: Mountain Home, Idaho Mountain Home, Idaho

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for an Air Battle Manager Instructor. The position is open to current members of the Idaho National Guard or those eligible for membership.

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Columbia, Missouri Columbia, Missouri

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Human Resources Specialist. It is a Permanent Excepted Service position.

ITSPEC (CUSTOMER SUPPORT)

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

Location: Eielson AFB, Alaska Eielson AFB, Alaska

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The text describes the definition of areas of consideration for the Alaska Air National Guard, including permanent or indefinite technicians, all AKNG members, and other eligible military members. It also mentions selecting a supervisor, James Meyer.

AIR SURVEILLANCE SPECIALIST (INSTRUCTOR)

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

Location: Mountain Home, Idaho Mountain Home, Idaho

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for an Air Surveillance Specialist Instructor. The position is permanent and open to current members of the Idaho National Guard or those eligible for membership.

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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