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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Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

Company: Department of Commerce - National Institute of Standards and Technology

Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland Gaithersburg, Maryland

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Department of Commerce has been ranked top 5 in the 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government for the 12th year in a row, showcasing its commitment to employee engagement, satisfaction, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Bluffdale, Utah Bluffdale, Utah

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a job posting for a Logistics Management Specialist position in the Utah Army National Guard. The position is open to current onboard employees of the UTARNG.

SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (INVENTORY MANAGEMENT) (Title 5)

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 position for a Supply Technician in Inventory Management.

GENERAL ENGINEER (TITLE 5)

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

Location: Nashville, Tennessee Nashville, Tennessee

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a General Engineer Title 5 excepted service position. The vacancy is covered by the Association of Civilian Technicians ACT Chapter 116 Music City Chapter.

Administration Support Assistant (OA)

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico Carlsbad, New Mexico

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The job posting is for an administrative position that provides support to leadership and staff. It includes budgeting, acquisition, and property management responsibilities. The posting is open to the first 50 applicants or until a certain date.

Chief Administrative Law Judge

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - National Transportation Safety Board

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

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position is in the Office of Administrative Law Judges National Transportation Safety Board. The Chief Administrative Law Judge serves and provides administrative guidance and direction to all subordinates.

Deputy National Intelligence Officer for Emerging and Disruptive Technologies

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 INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY SPECIALIST (INDEF) (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Draper, Utah Draper, Utah

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This job posting is for a SUPERVISORY INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY SPECIALIST INDEF TITLE 32 Position in the Utah Army National Guard. Priority will be given to current onboard employees.

Maintenance Worker

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Baker, Nevada Baker, Nevada

Posted Sep 29, 2024

Career seasonal appointments are permanent positions that do not provide year-round work. They are open to the first 101 applicants and will be in a nonpay status for the remainder of the year.

Team Lead MI Resources

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.

ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT 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 Ordnance Equipment Mechanic position in the Washington Air National Guard.

Supervisory Intelligence and Security Specialist (INDEF) (TITLE 32)

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 Intelligence and Security Specialist position in the Utah Army National Guard. Priority will be given to current onboard employees.

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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