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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HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY) (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Air Force - Air 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. It is a Permanent Excepted Service position.

SOCIAL WORKER (TITLE 5)

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 Social Worker, GS018512, with an indefinite reimbursable excepted service contract.

DIRECTOR OF INSPECTIONS

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

Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota Saint Paul, Minnesota

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is an Excepted Service position in the Minnesota National Guard. Membership in the National Guard is not required for employment. Competitive service employees may apply.

SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR (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 Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector. It is a temporary vacancy in the Excepted Service.

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

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Marble Falls, Arkansas Marble Falls, Arkansas

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The position is located at Buffalo National River Fire and Aviation Management FAM Division. The notice is issued to recruit personnel to occupations with a critical hiring need. OPM has granted the Department of the Interior Direct Hire Authority to assist in filling these positions.

TRAINING TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Saint Clair, Missouri Saint Clair, Missouri

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a GS1702040506 TRAINING TECHNICIAN TITLE 32. It is a temporary vacancy in the Excepted Service.

AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL FLIGHT EQUIPMENT REPAIRER

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: East Wenatchee, Washington East Wenatchee, Washington

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a job posting for an Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Repairer position in the Washington Army National Guard.

AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE SYSTEMS MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

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

Location: Whiteman AFB, Missouri Whiteman AFB, Missouri

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for an Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic. It is a Permanent Excepted Service position.

RESOURCE MANAGER

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming Cheyenne, Wyoming

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Resource Manager. It is an Excepted Service position under Title 5 and does not require military affiliation.

SOCIAL WORKER

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Baltimore, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Social Worker, excepted service position.

SUPPLY 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 GS2005050607 Supply Technician Title 32. It is a permanent excepted service position.

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.

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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