HRL Laboratories
What's It Like to Work at HRL Laboratories?
HRL Laboratories Employee Reviews
What People Are Saying About HRL Laboratories
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Innovation & Products: Work centers on cutting‑edge R&D across microelectronics, quantum devices, materials, photonics, and sensors with national‑level visibility and ties to aerospace/automotive applications. In‑house labs and fabrication capabilities enable hands‑on prototyping and transition toward real hardware.
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Benefits & Perks: Benefits include a company‑funded Health Reimbursement Account, comprehensive health coverage, paid parental leave, and Employee Assistance Program support. Generous time‑off practices and campus amenities at the Malibu site are also highlighted.
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Team Support: Colleagues are often described as collaborative, brilliant, and willing to help on challenging technical problems, fostering a supportive research environment. Mentorship programs, continuing education stipends, and meaningful project autonomy reinforce learning and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.
HRL Laboratories's Benefits
Employee feedback used to shape policies and strategy
Established employee awards to honor work and contributions
Promote from within
Provides customized development tracks
Defined policies promoting a professional, respectful workplace
Defined values and mission statements
Documented policies and procedures to protect employee privacy and data
Hosts in-person all-hands meetings
Implements team-based strategic planning
Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration
Prioritizes mission-driven work in decision-making processes
Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities
Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility
Allows work from home occasionally
Flexible work schedule is defined with set expectations for start times, working hours and availability
Offers a remote work program
Provides work from home flexibility
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
