Jobs at Sandia National Laboratories

991,338 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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Cemetery Caretaker

Company: Department of the Army - Arlington National Cemetery

Location: Arlington, Virginia Arlington, Virginia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

Arlington National Cemetery has served as the nation's premier military cemetery since 1864, honoring those who served in the Armed Forces. The position provides promotion opportunities to eligible candidates.

ARCHIVES TECHNICIAN

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

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position supports access to archival holdings and control over records, including digitization, reference research, and customer service.

Cartographer

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland Silver Spring, Maryland

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Ocean Service, Office of Coast Survey, Marine Chart Division, with two vacancies in Silver Spring, MD. The position is also announced under vacancy number NOS OCS2412550126ST, which is open to Status Candidates.

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) (TITLE 32)

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

Location: Whiteman AFB, Missouri Whiteman AFB, Missouri

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The text describes National Guard title 32 excepted service positions, including a human resources specialist role with a temporary vacancy.

SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Jefferson City, Missouri

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Surface Maintenance Repairer, a Permanent Excepted Service position.

SOCIAL WORKER (TITLE 5)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Springfield, Missouri Springfield, Missouri

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a social worker with a GS018512 title and is part of the MO Deputy State Surgeon Office.

Faculty_Global Security Intelligence Studies

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.

SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Fort Richardson, Alaska Fort Richardson, Alaska

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The text describes the definition of areas of consideration for the Alaska Army National Guard, including permanent or indefinite technicians, all AKNG members, and other eligible military members.

SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION & RESPONSE COORDINATOR

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Santa Fe, New Mexico

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Coordinator.

SOCIAL WORKER (TITLE 5)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a social worker with a GS018512 title and is part of the MO Deputy State Surgeon Office.

Faculty_Global Security Intelligence Studies

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.

Maintenance Worker

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico Alamogordo, New Mexico

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The agency is open to the first 50 applicants or until a certain date, whichever comes first. All applications submitted by a certain time on the closing day will receive consideration.

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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