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 is often described as cutting-edge and hands-on across sensors, microelectronics, materials, and quantum, with line of sight to real aerospace, automotive, and defense applications. Feedback suggests the technical challenges are engaging and meaningful.
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Team Support: Colleagues are often seen as smart, passionate, and willing to help, enabling cross-disciplinary teamwork. Collaboration across labs is highlighted as a strength that helps tackle challenging problems.
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Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is considered strong, with flexible hours, 9/80 schedules, and the ability to take time off in many teams. The day-to-day pace is commonly low to moderate outside milestone pushes.
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