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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Mission & Purpose: Work centers on cutting‑edge, meaningful R&D in quantum, microelectronics, sensors, and advanced materials, with visible transition to aerospace/automotive and defense applications. Heritage as Hughes/HRL and dedicated labs/centers reinforce an applied‑impact mission.
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Team Support: Colleagues are often described as smart, passionate, and collaborative, enabling cross‑disciplinary problem‑solving in a small‑company atmosphere. Interns and early‑career staff frequently receive meaningful, hands‑on responsibility and mentoring.
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Benefits & Perks: Published benefits include multiple medical plan options, employer HSA/HRA contributions, a strong 401(k) with match and age‑based contributions, 12 weeks fully paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and on‑site fitness with an ocean‑view café at Malibu. Consecutive “Best Place to Work” recognitions further highlight emphasis on benefits and amenities.
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
