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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CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Flowood, Mississippi Flowood, Mississippi

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard title 5 excepted service position with no military requirement. It is part of the Mississippi National Guard.

Security Guard

Company: Department of the Army - Arlington National Cemetery

Location: Arlington County, Virginia Arlington County, Virginia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position is for a Security Guard with Arlington National Cemetery, a prestigious military cemetery honoring those who served in the Armed Forces. The competition for Security Guard positions is restricted to persons entitled to veterans preference.

SUPERVISORY LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (D0881P01)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Puerto Rico National Guard is announcing a vacancy for an Army Technician.

SUPERVISORY LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (D0881P01)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Puerto Rico National Guard is announcing a vacancy for an Army Technician.

Support Service Specialist

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position is located in the National Marine Fisheries Service's Office of Law Enforcement in Honolulu, HI. It is also announced under another vacancy number and is open to Status Candidates.

Deputy Division Director, Division of Earth Sciences (IPA)

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - National Science Foundation

Location: Alexandria, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position is for the Deputy Division Director for the Division of Earth Sciences EAR in the Directorate for Geosciences GEO. For more information, visit the National Science Foundation website.

Electronics Engineer

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Norman, Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The National Weather Service is hiring for a position in Norman, Oklahoma. The job is located in the Radar Operations Center Engineering Branch and is open to status candidates.

Preservationist

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The purpose of the position is to perform work on conventionaltypical preservation projects for a variety of historic structures. This entails the full gamut of types and includes some new construction, major restoration or rehabilitation, complete stabilization, significant alteration, etc.

Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist (Direct Hire)

Company: National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Armstrong Flight Research Center

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 29, 2024

NASA is seeking Communication Directors at various locations. The scope of the agency's communications entails a broad and diverse set of efforts.

Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist (Direct Hire)

Company: National Aeronautics and Space Administration - George C. Marshall Space Flight Center

Location: Huntsville, Alabama Huntsville, Alabama

Posted Sep 29, 2024

NASA is seeking Communication Deputy Directors at various locations. The scope of the agency's communications entails a broad and diverse set of efforts.

Chief of Acquisition_Resources_and Planning (CARP)

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.

Natural Resource 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 in the National Ocean Service NOS Office for Coastal Management OCM with one vacancy in Silver Spring MD or Charleston SC.

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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