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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SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The text describes National Guard positions for Surface Maintenance Repairer, with details on appointment factors and conditions of employment.

TRAINING TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Kansas City, Missouri Kansas City, Missouri

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a GS1702040506 TRAINING TECHNICIAN TITLE 32 Position Description Number D1096000.

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY) (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 a GS0203040506 Human Resources Assistant Military Title 32. It is a permanent excepted service position.

Nurse (Supplemental)

Company: Department of Health and Human Services - National Institutes of Health

Location: Montgomery County, Maryland Montgomery County, Maryland

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The position supports the supplemental staffing needs of the hospital's Nursing Department in the Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health.

PRODUCTION CONTROLLER

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Fort Richardson, Alaska Fort Richardson, 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, Michael Cortez.

Nurse (Clinical Research)

Company: Department of Health and Human Services - National Institutes of Health

Location: Montgomery County, Maryland Montgomery County, Maryland

Posted Sep 30, 2024

The National Institutes of Health NIH Clinical Center is a 200-bed research hospital and ambulatory care research facility in Bethesda, Maryland, supporting the Intramural Research Program of the National Institutes of Health. It is on the Journey to Magnet Recognition.

QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Wenatchee, Washington Wenatchee, Washington

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a job posting for a Quality Assurance Specialist position in the Washington Army National Guard.

Surface Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Fort Richardson, Alaska Fort Richardson, Alaska

Posted Sep 30, 2024

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

PRODUCTION CONTROLLER

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Fort Richardson, Alaska Fort Richardson, Alaska

Posted Sep 30, 2024

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

CIVIL ENGINEER (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 Civil Engineer Title 5 excepted service position.

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (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 a GS050607 Human Resources Assistant Title 32. It is a permanent excepted service position.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER ( ACCELERATED HIRE)

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

Location: Fresno, California Fresno, California

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a job posting for an Environmental Engineer Accelerated Hire at the Base Environmental Management Office.

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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