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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ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER ( ACCELERATED HIRE)

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

Location: Fresno, California Fresno, California

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a job posting for an Environmental Engineer Accelerated Hire at the Base Environmental Management Office.

Division Chief - Systems Analysis

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

Location: McLean, Virginia McLean, Virginia

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Policy amp Capabilities Directorate ensures the IC is best postured for the threats and challenges of an uncertain future through strategy policy and capabilities development.

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (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. National Guard membership is required.

Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Wildland Fire Module Superintendent) (Direct Hire Authority)

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Department of the Interior is recruiting personnel for critical positions in the Visitor and Resource Protection Division of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The announcement has been extended to fill these positions.

Knowledge Operations (Title 32)

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

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a job posting for a Knowledge Operations position in the Utah Air National Guard. The position is open to the public and those willing to join the UTANG.

TRAINING TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Kansas City, Missouri Kansas City, Missouri

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a GS1702040506 TRAINING TECHNICIAN TITLE 32 Position Description Number D1096000.

EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (T32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Montgomery, Alabama Montgomery, Alabama

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for an Equipment Specialist. The position is part of the AL SMO National Guard and may be authorized a recruitment or relocation incentive.

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

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

Location: Kirtland AFB, New Mexico Kirtland AFB, New Mexico

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard title 5 excepted service position. You may be eligible for a Recruitment or Relocation incentive. The position is part of the NM 150th Special Operations Wing National Guard.

IT SPECIALIST (CUSTSPT) (INDEF) (TITLE 32)

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

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This National Guard position is open to the public and those in the Utah Air National Guard. The selecting supervisor is SMSgt Sam Blunck.

PROGRAM SUPPORT SPECIALIST (T32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Fort Mc Clellan, Alabama Fort Mc Clellan, Alabama

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Program Support Specialist. The position is part of the AL ARNG Training Site and may be authorized a recruitment or relocation incentive.

Senior Systems and Architecture Analyst

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

Location: Bethesda, Maryland Bethesda, Maryland

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The Policy amp Capabilities Directorate ensures the IC is best postured for the threats and challenges of an uncertain future through strategy policy and capabilities development.

PRODUCTION CONTROLLER

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Fort Richardson, Alaska Fort Richardson, 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, Michael Cortez.

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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