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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SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE SPECIALIST (VICT ADV)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Columbia, South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Specialist. The position is part of the South Carolina National Guard.

BUDGET ANALYST (Title 5)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Budget Analyst. It is a Title 5 excepted service position.

SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (Title 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Fort Chaffee, Arkansas Fort Chaffee, Arkansas

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Surface Maintenance Mechanic. National Guard membership is required.

Electronics Engineer

Company: Department of Commerce - National Institute of Standards and Technology

Location: Boulder, Colorado Boulder, Colorado

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position focuses on developing public safety communications systems, conducting research, and collaborating with the Next Generation System Integration team to recruit new talent to occupations with a severe shortage of candidates.

Supervisory Meteorologist

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Anchorage, Alaska Anchorage, Alaska

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position is located in the National Weather Service NWS Alaska Region AR with one vacancy in Anchorage AK. It is also announced under vacancy number NWS AK2412557731ST, open to Status Candidates.

Park Guide

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Kailua Kona, Hawaii Kailua Kona, Hawaii

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The career seasonal positions are located in KalokoHonokohau National Historical Park in the Interpretation Division. Open to the first 101 applicants or until 10102024 whichever comes first.

Archeological Technician

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Homestead, Florida Homestead, Florida

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position is located in the Cultural Resources department at Everglades National Park in Homestead, Florida.

Administrative Support Assistant (OA)

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Monterey, California Monterey, California

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position is located in the National Weather Service NWS Monterey CA WFO with one vacancy in Monterey CA. It is also announced under vacancy number NWSWFO2412544383MAP which is open to Status Candidates.

Attorney-Adviser (Contract)

Company: Department of the Army - Office of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau

Location: Arlington, Virginia Arlington, Virginia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position is located at NGB Joint Staff Office of The General Counsel in Arlington, VA. If selected, the appointment will remove you from the competitive service.

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL) (2)

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

Location: Meridian, Mississippi Meridian, Mississippi

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position with no military requirement. It is a Title 5 excepted service position with a job description number PDT5825700.

Recreaction Fee Technician

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position is located in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in the Division of Administrative Services. It is also advertised open to status federal and veteran eligibles.

AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN

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

Location: Hickam AFB, Hawaii Hickam AFB, Hawaii

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for an Aircraft Electrician at the 154th Maintenance Squadron in Hawaii.

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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