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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ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/PROFESSOR

Company: Department of Defense - National Defense University

Location: Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The National Defense University provides Joint Professional Military Education to develop leaders who can operate in an unpredictable world.

SUPPLY TECHNICIAN - TITLE 5

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Frankfort, Kentucky

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard Title 5 excepted service position. The position is for a Supply Technician and is part of the KY USPFO National Guard.

TRAINING TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Training Technician, a temporary vacancy in the Excepted Service.

Operations Research Analyst (NIST Export Control Manager)

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

Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland Gaithersburg, Maryland

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The job posting is for an Operations Research Analyst in the Research Protections Office at NIST, responsible for developing and implementing an export control compliance program. The notice is issued under directhire authority to recruit new talent for occupations with a severe shortage of candidates.

TRAINING TECHNICIAN (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 GS1702050607 TRAINING TECHNICIAN TITLE 32. It is a Permanent Excepted Service position.

Physician (Regulatory Affairs)

Company: Department of Health and Human Services - National Institutes of Health

Location: Montgomery County, Maryland Montgomery County, Maryland

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Clinical Center is seeking an outstanding Physician Regulatory Affairs professional to support senior leaders and exercise leadership and management responsibilities.

SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Surface Maintenance Mechanic. It is a temporary vacancy in the Excepted Service.

Community Planner

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: El Portal, California El Portal, California

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a job posting for a seasonal position at Yosemite National Park. The job is a permanent position but does not provide year-round work. The employee will work from January to November and be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year.

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE TECHNICIAN

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Milford, Massachusetts Milford, Massachusetts

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for an Industrial Hygiene Technician. The position is part of the MA ARNG Safety National Guard.

IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

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

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland Fort Meade, Maryland

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for an IT cybersecurity specialist.

Maintenance Worker

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Diamond, Missouri Diamond, Missouri

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position involves performing maintenance tasks in a national monument, including work on buildings, roads, trails, and utilities.

IT SPECIALIST (POLICY AND PLANNING) (TITLE 32)

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

Location: Ellington AFB, Texas Ellington AFB, Texas

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position is within the 147th Communications Squadron and is located at Ellington Field JRB Houston Texas. The primary purpose is to serve as a technical advisor to local base information technology IT and communications users.

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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