Jobs at Sandia National Laboratories

991,275 open positions

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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AIRFIELD OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Guernsey, Wyoming Guernsey, Wyoming

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for an Airfield Operations Specialist. The position is in the Excepted Service under Title V PL 114328 and Sections 932 and 1084 FY17 NDAA. Military affiliation is not required.

Maintenance Worker

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

Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland Gaithersburg, Maryland

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Department of Commerce has been ranked top 5 in the 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government for the 12th year in a row, showcasing its commitment to employee engagement, satisfaction, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

SMALL ARMS REPAIRER (T32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Montgomery, Alabama Montgomery, Alabama

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Small Arms Repairer. The position is part of the AL CSMS 1 National Guard and is located in Montgomery, AL.

Administrative Specialist

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

Location: Boulder, Colorado Boulder, Colorado

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Department of Commerce ranked top 5 in the 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government, showcasing its commitment to employee engagement, satisfaction, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Program Analyst

Company: Department of Energy - National Nuclear Security Administration

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The job posting is for a Program Analyst position that supports the United States and United Kingdom activities under the 1958 Mutual Defense Agreement.

Budget Officer

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Bohemia, New York Bohemia, New York

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position is assigned to the National Weather Service NWS Regional Headquarters Administrative Management Division AMD with one vacancy located in Bohemia NY. This position is also announced under vacancy number NWS ER NY2412544563ST which is open to Status Candidates.

FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - TITLE 5

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Frankfort, Kentucky

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Facility Operations Specialist. It is a Title 5 excepted service position.

Administrative Support Assistant (OA)

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Pueblo, Colorado Pueblo, Colorado

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position is located within the Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service's Central Region with one vacancy in Pueblo, Colorado. The position is also announced under vacancy number NWS CR CO2412540539ST, which is open to Status Candidates.

Writer-Editor (Social Media)

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

Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland Gaithersburg, Maryland

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Department of Commerce ranked top 5 in the 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government, showcasing its commitment to employee engagement, satisfaction, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Cyber Intelligence Data Science Senior Faculty Member

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Office of the Director of National Intelligence

Location: Bethesda, Maryland Bethesda, Maryland

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The National Intelligence University is the Intelligence Community's sole accredited federal degree-granting institution, preparing leaders for future challenges.

SHARE Program Lead

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Office of the Director of National Intelligence

Location: McLean, Virginia McLean, Virginia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Chief Operating Officer (COO) oversees the ODNI enterprise, including business operations, human resources, finance, and information technology.

Public Safety Dispatcher

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico San Juan, Puerto Rico

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The term position is located at the San Juan National Historic Site and services other parks and agencies.

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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