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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IT Project Manager

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

Location: Bethesda, Maryland Bethesda, Maryland

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer leads the development and presentation of the National Intelligence Program budget. The CFO's main responsibilities include resource management, budget analysis, and financial management improvement.

CHAPLAIN (Title 32)

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

Location: Little Rock AFB, Arkansas Little Rock AFB, Arkansas

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Chaplain Title 32 Position Description Number D2465000.

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC SUPERVISOR (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 an Aircraft Mechanic Supervisor. National Guard membership is required. The position may be eligible for a recruitment incentive.

SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER (TITLE 32)

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 Surface Maintenance Repairer. It is a Permanent Excepted Service position.

Carpentry Worker

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position is to assist higher graded employees on construction and repair of park structures. It's a term position with an initial appointment of at least 13 months.

NSA Police - Law Enforcement Officer - Entry to Experienced Level MD UT WV

Company: Department of Defense - National Security Agency/Central Security Service

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland Fort Meade, Maryland

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The National Security Agency NSA is looking for personnel to serve as Fulltime officers with the NSA Police. The positions offer unlimited career growth, exceptional training, and the opportunity to serve the country.

Cemetery Caretaker

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - National Cemetery Administration

Location: Denver, Colorado Denver, Colorado

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position is located at the Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.

POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC

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

Location: Elmendorf AFB, Alaska Elmendorf AFB, Alaska

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The text describes the definition of areas of consideration for the Alaska Air National Guard, including permanent or indefinite technicians, all AKNG members, and other eligible military members. It also mentions selecting a supervisor and provides a link to learn more about the agency.

Maintenance Worker

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Homestead, Florida Homestead, Florida

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The job posting is for a Federal Government Civil Service position. The selectee will receive the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The application deadline is 10032024 or until the first 100 applicants are received.

Supervisory General Engineer

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice for a position in the National Weather Service's Pacific Region Headquarters.

SUPERVISORY FACILITY DESIGN and PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPEC (TEMP) (TITLE 5)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Draper, Utah Draper, Utah

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a job posting for a SUPERVISORY FACILITY DESIGN and PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPEC TEMP TITLE 5 Position in the Utah Army National Guard. Priority will be given to current onboard employees.

AIRCRAFT ENGINE MECHANIC

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

Location: Fairchild AFB, Washington Fairchild AFB, Washington

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a job posting for an Aircraft Engine Mechanic position at the 141st Air Refueling Wing in Washington. The position is a temporary excepted service job and requires a resume with original words.

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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