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 MECHANIC SUPERVISOR (T32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Dyess AFB, Texas Dyess AFB, Texas

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This position is located at Dyess AFB in Abilene, TX, and involves supervising workers to accomplish work of great scope and complexity. The job also mentions Texas having no state income tax.

AIRPLANE PILOT

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

Location: Belle Chasse, Louisiana Belle Chasse, Louisiana

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a job posting for a National Guard position, requiring pilots to fly airplanes. The position is open to Officer, Warrant Officer, and Enlisted members of the Louisiana National Guard, as well as those eligible for immediate membership.

Archives Technician

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - National Archives and Records Administration

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration serving in organizational units within the Office of Research Services. Incumbents perform work supporting access to archival holdings and physical and intellectual control over records.

IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (TITLE 5)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Jefferson City, Missouri

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service Position. It is a nonbargaining position.

General Engineer/Physical Scientist (Facility Oversight Program Manager)

Company: Department of Energy - National Nuclear Security Administration

Location: Livermore, California Livermore, California

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This job announcement will close after 75 applications or on the specified date. The successful candidate will manage the Facility Oversight Program as a General EngineerPhysical Scientist.

Future Needs Student Resume Repository

Company: Department of Defense - National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 30, 2024

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (OA)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Boise, Idaho Boise, Idaho

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for an administrative assistant. The position is indefinite with the possibility to noncompetitively convert at a later date.

Science Education Administrator (Staff Associate for STEM Education Policy and Strategy)

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - National Science Foundation

Location: Alexandria, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for a Science Education Administrator Staff Associate for STEM Education Policy and Strategy.

SUPERVISORY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST (TITLE 5)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist. The position is located in the Construction Facilities Maintenance Office in Honolulu, Hawaii.

OCA-ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

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

Location: Forbes AFB, Kansas Forbes AFB, Kansas

Posted Sep 30, 2024

This is a National Guard position for an OCAELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC. The position is part of the KS 190 Air Refueling Wing National Guard and supports several National Guard wings throughout the Midwest.

RESILIENCE AND RISK REDUCTION PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Pineville, Louisiana Pineville, Louisiana

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Resilience and Risk Reduction Program Specialist.

Interdisciplinary Natural Resources Program Manager (Biologist/ Physical Scientist)

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Moose, Wyoming Moose, Wyoming

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position is located in Grand Teton National Park in the Science and Resource Management Division. It's a term position with an initial appointment to last at least 13 months.

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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