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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Archives Technician

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

Location: Independence, Missouri Independence, Missouri

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, performing work that supports access to archival holdings and physical and intellectual control over records.

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.

SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (Title 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Houston, Texas Houston, Texas

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position is located within the G4 at FMS 36 in Houston, TX. The purpose of this position is to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, inspect, and/or overhaul a variety of complex combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment having complicated mechanical and non-mechanical systems. Provides technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees.

MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT (TITLE 5)

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

Location: Scott AFB, Illinois Scott AFB, Illinois

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard title 5 excepted service position. The position is for a management assistant and is part of the IL 126 National Guard.

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.

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.

IT Specialist (Systems Administration)

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

Location: Montgomery County, Maryland Montgomery County, Maryland

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position is located in the NIH Business System Office of Management National Institutes of Health NIH Department of Health and Human Services DHHS. Learn more about this agency.

Inventory Management Specialist (Pharmaceuticals)

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

Location: Montgomery County, Maryland Montgomery County, Maryland

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The NIH Clinical Center Pharmacy department is looking for an Inventory Management Specialist with medication procurement experience.

Supervisory Fishery Management Specialist

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice for a position within the Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service's Alaska Regional Office. The position is located in Anchorage, Dutch Harbor, Juneau, or Kodiak, Alaska.

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.

MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ASSISTANT (OA) TITLE 5

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

Location: Peoria, Illinois Peoria, Illinois

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard title 5 excepted service position. The position is for a management and program assistant.

Temporary Cemetery Caretaker

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - National Cemetery Administration

Location: Morovis, Puerto Rico Morovis, Puerto Rico

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position is located at the Morovis National Cemetery in Morovis, Puerto Rico.

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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