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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Attorney-Adviser (Labor)

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - National Labor Relations Board

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position is located in the Office of Representation Appeals, responsible for adjudicating unfair labor practice cases and representation cases under the National Labor Relations Act.

Supervisory Technical Editor (Associate Publisher)

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - National Gallery of Art

Location: Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Associate Publisher will supervise the editorial team and plan publications to drive audience engagement.

MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Company: Department of Defense - National Defense University

Location: Fort McNair, District of Columbia Fort McNair, District of Columbia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

National Defense University NDU provides Joint Professional Military Education to develop leaders for the US Armed Forces and select others.

Outdoor Recreation Planner

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The National Park Service is offering a job opportunity for an Outdoor Recreation Planner with duty locations in various states. The position is open to the first 75 applicants or until a certain date.

Archeologist

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Death Valley, California Death Valley, California

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The TERM position is located in Death Valley National Park and is open to the first 101 applicants. Government housing may be available.

FABRIC WORKER (Title 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Camp J T Robinson, Arkansas Camp J T Robinson, Arkansas

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Fabric Worker, requiring National Guard membership.

Recreation Fee Technician

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Kane County, Utah Kane County, Utah

Posted Sep 29, 2024

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

MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST (TITLE 5)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Springfield, Illinois Springfield, Illinois

Posted Sep 29, 2024

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

Cemetery Admin Specialist

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - National Cemetery Administration

Location: Bay Pines, Florida Bay Pines, Florida

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position is located at the Bay Pines National Cemetery in Bay Pines, Florida.

SNAP Assessments Officer

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

Location: Bethesda, Maryland Bethesda, Maryland

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The National Counterintelligence and Security Center leads US counterintelligence and security activities to protect the nation, provides outreach to private sector entities, and issues public warnings.

IT SPECIALIST (CUSTSPT) (Title 32)

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

Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Fort Smith, Arkansas

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position for an IT Specialist Custspt. National Guard membership is required.

MANAGEMENT ANALYST (TITLE 32)

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

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Management Analyst. The vacancy is covered by the Association of Civilian Technicians ACT Chapter 114 Smoky Mountain Chapter.

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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