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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TRAINING TECHNICIAN (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 Training Technician, a Permanent Excepted Service position.

Attorney Advisor (General)

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Juneau, Alaska Juneau, Alaska

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a public notice for a job opening in the Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Juneau, AK.

IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (TITLE 32)

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

Location: Jefferson Barracks, Missouri Jefferson Barracks, Missouri

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for an IT Specialist Network Title 32, a temporary vacancy in the Excepted Service.

Deputy Chief Information Officer

Company: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - National Credit Union Administration

Location: Alexandria, Virginia Alexandria, Virginia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position is located in the Office of the Chief Information Officer and involves supporting the CIO in establishing the organization's IT strategy and roadmap.

SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Jericho, Vermont Jericho, Vermont

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a job announcement for a Surface Maintenance Mechanic position in the Vermont Army National Guard.

FINANCIAL INTERNAL CONTROL ANALYST

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

Location: Camp Murray, Washington Camp Murray, Washington

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a job posting for a Financial Internal Control Analyst position in the Washington Air National Guard.

Senior Maritime National GEOINT Officer

Company: Department of Defense - National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Location: Springfield, Virginia Springfield, Virginia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

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HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY) (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Jefferson City, Missouri

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The text describes National Guard title 32 excepted service positions, including job description and appointment factors.

Attorney Advisor (General)

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland Silver Spring, Maryland

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a public notice for a job opening in the Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The position is located in Silver Spring, MD and requires reading the notice in its entirety before submitting an application.

FINANCIAL INTERNAL CONTROL ANALYST

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

Location: Camp Murray, Washington Camp Murray, Washington

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a job posting for a Financial Internal Control Analyst position in the Washington Air National Guard.

UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER

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

Location: Scotia, New York Scotia, New York

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Unit Deployment Manager. It is an indefinite position and does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT MANAGER (T32)

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

Location: Montgomery, Alabama Montgomery, Alabama

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for an Equal Employment Manager. The position is part of the AL HQ AL ANG National Guard and may be authorized a recruitment or relocation incentive.

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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