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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Supervisory Police Officer (Title 32)

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

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

Posted Sep 27, 2024

This National Guard position is for a Supervisory Police Officer Title 32 Position Description Number D2264000and is part of the 151st SFS located in Salt Lake City with the Utah Air National Guard. The vacancy is open to the public and those in the UTANG or willing to join.

FIREFIGHTER (DRIVER-OPERATOR)

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

Location: Pease AFB, New Hampshire Pease AFB, New Hampshire

Posted Sep 27, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a FIREFIGHTER DRIVEROPERATOR at Pease Air National Guard Base with 5 vacancies.

SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR (T32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Dyess AFB, Texas Dyess AFB, Texas

Posted Sep 27, 2024

This position is located at Dyess AFB in Abilene, TX, and involves supervising workers to accomplish work of great scope and complexity. The job also mentions Texas having no state income tax.

Nuclear Materials Courier (Open Continuous)

Company: Department of Energy - National Nuclear Security Administration

Location: Amarillo, Texas Amarillo, Texas

Posted Sep 27, 2024

The announcement is recruiting for Nuclear Materials Courier positions for future Candidate Training Academies. Applicants with active Top Secret or Q clearance may have their appointment time expedited.

AIRPLANE PILOT

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

Location: Belle Chasse, Louisiana Belle Chasse, Louisiana

Posted Sep 27, 2024

This is a job posting for a National Guard position, requiring pilots to fly airplanes. The position is open to Officer, Warrant Officer, and Enlisted members of the Louisiana National Guard, as well as those eligible for immediate membership.

Nuclear Materials Courier (Open Continuous)

Company: Department of Energy - National Nuclear Security Administration

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico

Posted Sep 27, 2024

The announcement is recruiting for Nuclear Materials Courier positions for future Candidate Training Academies. Applicants with active Top Secret or Q clearance may have their appointment time expedited.

PROGRAM ANALYST (Title 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Bluffdale, Utah Bluffdale, Utah

Posted Sep 27, 2024

This is a job posting for a Program Analyst position in the Utah Army National Guard. The position is open to the public and those willing to join the UTARNG.

SURFACE MAINTENANCE REPAIRER (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Neosho, Missouri Neosho, Missouri

Posted Sep 27, 2024

The text describes National Guard title 32 excepted service positions, including a surface maintenance repairer job. The positions are permanent and bargaining.

SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Jefferson Barracks, Missouri Jefferson Barracks, Missouri

Posted Sep 27, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Supply Technician, Title 32, excepted service position.

Police Officer (Title 32)

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

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

Posted Sep 27, 2024

This National Guard position is for a Police Officer Title 32 Position Description Number D2499P01and is part of the 151st SFS located in Salt Lake City with the Utah Air National Guard. The vacancy is open to the public and those in the UTANG or willing to join.

Electronics Technician

Company: Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 27, 2024

This position is located in the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations with 10 vacancies in various locations. The position is also announced under another vacancy number and is open to Status Candidates.

LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units

Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Posted Sep 27, 2024

This is a National Guard position for a Logistics Management Specialist. It is an Indefinite 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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