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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TOOLS AND PARTS ATTENDANT (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Raytown, Missouri Raytown, Missouri

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Tools and Parts Attendant, a Permanent Excepted Service position.

BUDGET ANALYST (Title 5)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Budget Analyst. It is a Title 5 excepted service position.

Supervisory Physical Science Technician

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Suitland, Maryland Suitland, Maryland

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position is located in the National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service NESDIS Office of Satellite and Product Operations OSPO Mission Operations Division MOD Operations Branch with 2 vacancies in Suitland MD. The position is also announced under vacancy number NESDIS OSPO2412516040ST which is open to Status Candidates.

LEAD FIREFIGHTER (TITLE 5)

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

Location: Peoria, Illinois Peoria, Illinois

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Lead Firefighter Title 5 excepted service position.

LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Logistics Management Specialist. The position is located at Joint Force Headquarters G4 Hawaii Army National Guard in Kapolei, Hawaii.

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) (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 GS020109 Human Resources Specialist. It is a temporary vacancy in the Excepted Service.

RECORDS & INFO MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (KNOWELEDGE MANAGEMENT)

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

Location: Kelly AFB, Texas Kelly AFB, Texas

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This position is located at an ANG Wing on Kelly AFB in San Antonio, Tx. The primary purpose of this position is to implement and administer the Knowledge Management Program within the Wing tenants and GSUs.

AUDITOR (TITLE 5)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Springfield, Illinois Springfield, Illinois

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard title 5 excepted service position. The position is for an auditor and is part of the IL USPFO National Guard.

AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN

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

Location: McGuire AFB, New Jersey McGuire AFB, New Jersey

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The job opportunity is for an AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN position within the New Jersey National Guard. The primary purpose is to analyze and maintain electrical systems on and off aircraft.

SHEET METAL MECHANIC (AIRCRAFT)

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 a Washington Air National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Bargaining Unit Technician position.

Production Controller (TERM) (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 Production Controller position in the Utah Army National Guard.

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

This is a National Guard position for a Human Resources Assistant in the Excepted Service. The position is temporary and non-bargaining.

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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