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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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 Training Technician. It is an Indefinite Excepted Service position.

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.

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (TERMINAL)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Guernsey, Wyoming Guernsey, Wyoming

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position for an Air Traffic Control Specialist Terminal. Military affiliation is not required.

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.

NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTER (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 a Nondestructive Tester. It is an Indefinite Excepted Service position.

SUPERVISORY JOINT OPERATIONS CENTER 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 job posting for a Supervisory Joint Operations Center Technician position in the Army National Guard. The position is an Indefinite Excepted Service position and is part of the MO Directorate of Plans Operations and Training.

Police Officer

Company: Department of the Interior - National Park Service

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 29, 2024

The United States Park Police mission is to provide quality law enforcement, safeguard lives, and protect national treasures and symbols of democracy.

ALLIED TRADES WORKER (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 WG580108 ALLIED TRADES WORKER TITLE 32 Position Description Number D1220000 and is part of the MO Combined Support Maintenance Shop.

TRAINING TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Jefferson Barracks, Missouri Jefferson Barracks, Missouri

Posted Sep 29, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a GS1702040506 TRAINING TECHNICIAN TITLE 32. It is an Indefinite Excepted Service position.

BUDGET TECHNICIAN (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 position for a Budget Technician Title 5 excepted service position.

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.

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.

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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