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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Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Regional Assistant Fire Management Officer)

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The text describes job openings for Assistant Fire Management Officers in the Alaska and Midwest Regional Offices of the Department of the Interior.

Environmental Protection Specialist

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

Location: Arlington, Virginia Arlington, Virginia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position is located in Arlington, Virginia, near Washington D.C. and is headquarters to many federal government departments and agencies.

FLIGHT ENGINEER (INSTRUCTOR) (Title 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Lexington, Oklahoma Lexington, Oklahoma

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Flight Engineer Instructor.

GIS Specialist Interdisciplinary

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Harrison, Arkansas Harrison, Arkansas

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This GIS Specialist Interdisciplinary position is located at the Buffalo National River in the Resource Division.

AIR BATTLE MANAGER (INSTRUCTOR)

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

Location: Mountain Home, Idaho Mountain Home, Idaho

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for an Air Battle Manager Instructor. The position is open to current members of the Idaho National Guard or those eligible for membership.

Lead Recreation Fee Technician

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Pensacola Beach, Florida Pensacola Beach, Florida

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position is located in Gulf Islands National Seashore in the Administration and Business Services Division. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 10012024 whichever comes first.

Senior Mission Manager for Russia Eurasia

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 creates a consistent view of intelligence and serves as the Director's principal advisor.

Supervisory Physical Scientist

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: College Park, Maryland College Park, Maryland

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice for a position in the National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research STAR Satellite Meteorology and Climatology Division SMCD in College Park MD.

HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Nashville, Tennessee Nashville, Tennessee

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Helicopter Flight Instructor/Evaluator. The vacancy is covered by the Association of Civilian Technicians ACT Chapter 110.

General Engineer

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Lanham, Maryland Lanham, Maryland

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice for a position in the National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service NESDIS Office of Space Weather Observations SWO Science and Engineering Division SED with two vacancies in Lanham MD.

AIR SURVEILLANCE SPECIALIST (INSTRUCTOR)

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

Location: Mountain Home, Idaho Mountain Home, Idaho

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for an Air Surveillance Specialist Instructor. The position is permanent and open to current members of the Idaho National Guard or those eligible for membership.

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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