Jobs at HRL Laboratories

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HRL Laboratories, a Raytheon Technologies subsidiary headquartered in Malibu, California, specializes in advanced research across electronics, photonics, and defense systems. The lab pioneered microwave and RF technology, developed high‑precision sensors for satellite imaging, and continues to push boundaries in quantum sensing and secure communications.

HRL hires engineers, scientists, software developers, data analysts, and project managers who thrive in interdisciplinary, research‑driven environments. Candidates can anticipate rigorous technical interviews, collaborative projects with academia and industry, and the opportunity to work on classified or high‑impact defense contracts.

Job Transparency’s listings provide real‑time salary ranges, employee sentiment scores, and career progression insights for HRL roles. This data helps candidates gauge market value, negotiate confidently, and align their career goals with the lab’s growth trajectory.

IT Software Programmer IV

Company: ARUP Laboratories

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Sep 02, 2023

Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Essential Functions: Reviews, analyzes, and modifies programming systems including coding, testing, debugging and documenting programs. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. These programs may include desktop applications, interfaces, web applications, stored procedures, or other software artifacts depending on specific job responsibility. Communicate: Frequently and effectively communicate with others. Maintains expertise in applicable software development tools, techniques and environments. Other duties as assigned. Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

IT Software Programmer II

Company: ARUP Laboratories

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Aug 20, 2023

Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Essential Functions: Reviews, analyzes, and modifies programming systems including coding, testing, debugging and documenting programs. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. These programs may include desktop applications, interfaces, web applications, stored procedures, or other software artifacts depending on specific job responsibility. Develops expertise in applicable software development tools, techniques and environments. Communicate: Frequently and effectively communicate with others. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Marketing & Public Relations Spec II

Company: ARUP Laboratories

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Aug 05, 2023

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within advertising, marketing, and public relations. Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Communicate: Frequently communicate with others. Writes, proofreads, and edits copy, brochures/print, and other forms of documents. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. Other duties as assigned. Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Responsible for research and development of media plans, identifying target audience, and ideal media outlets. Coordinates event scheduling, project trafficking, and promotions to ensure client satisfaction and project completion.

V.P. Business Development for Innovation

Company: ARUP Laboratories

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Jun 27, 2023

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Reliability Engineer

Company: ARUP Laboratories

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Jul 12, 2023

Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Communicate: Frequently communicate with others. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Analyze data using systematic, industry-standard reliability techniques and tools such as Weibull, ReliaSoft, Relex, and Bellcore. Work with, and at times, lead cross-functional team in identifying potential quality problems, characterizing failures, and driving corrective and preventive actions. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance. Other duties as assigned. Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Continuing Education: Continual assessment of current literature and best practices.

Quality Assurance Director

Company: Genezen Laboratories

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Posted Aug 15, 2023

Genezen is a fast-growing company specializing in gene therapy, with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and employee empowerment. They are currently seeking a leader in quality assurance to ensure internal and external audits, client audits, and supplier quality management are implemented effectively and efficiently. The ideal candidate should have a BS degree in science or a related field, in-depth knowledge of regulated industries, and at least 10 years of experience in quality professional roles, with a focus on quality systems, quality management, and supplier audits. The position offers a competitive benefits package and is located in Fishers, Indiana.

Accounting Specialist

Company: POLARIS Laboratories

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Posted Aug 08, 2023

POLARIS Laboratories, LLC provides the required PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your Manager.The following safety training for POLARIS Laboratories employees to complete includes: Hazmat, OSHA, RCRA, Methylene Chloride, Contingency Plan, POLARIS Quality System, Internal Auditor ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Positions directly reporting to this position (titles): none SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Self motivated and directed learner Able to work independently with little supervision Basic knowledge of accounting Able to identify and resolve issues Able to analyze processes for improved efficiencies or errors Detail oriented Organized Highly developed time management skills Advanced written and verbal communication skills REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Advanced knowledge of excel and netsuite or other accounting software Accounting Degree or equivalent related work experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The preferred qualifications desired in terms of education, course concentration, work experience, technical knowledge and desired advanced certifications. Knowledge of Sage fixed asset software ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Weight of associated position responsibility, duty or task to successful performance: 50% Daily, weekly and monthly invoice processing 5% Accounting projects as assigned by Accounting leadership 5% Assigning a general ledger account to a transaction 5% Process Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables 2% Be backup for the vendor bill process 5% Collect on past due accounts 1% Post and reconcile credit card transactions 5% Prepare bank deposits 10% Serve as the accounting contact person 5% Organize and maintain accounting filing system 1% Assist in preparing financial reports 5% Ensure invoicing procedure is being followed in accordance with Quality System 1% Work closely with accounting consultants to process year end SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company. Collaborate with departments throughout the organization to address account payable needs and issues OTHER DUTIES Adherence and support of the POLARIS Employee Handbook inclusive of the Standards of Conduct Learn and support of the quality management system Other duties as assigned SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OSHA laws require the use of the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties that have the potential of risk to your health or safety: Protective eye wear Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE. As a member of a dynamic group, this individual also frequently provides assistance or ownership of special projects that may cross into other areas of accounting. Position Summary: The Accounting Specialist at POLARIS Laboratories provides financial, clerical and administrative assistance to maintain accurate and on-time invoices to customers.

Sourcing Manager II

Company: ARUP Laboratories

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Aug 01, 2023

ARUP Laboratories, a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory, is seeking a Purchasing professional for a full-time position. The role involves providing strategic support for sourcing and implementation efforts, guiding sourcing teams to establish high-quality, cost-effective supplier relationships, and driving achievement of total cost, quality, and service goals. The ideal candidate will offer a proactive customer service experience, develop commodity-level sourcing strategies, analyze alternative sourcing strategies, and participate in negotiating and managing supplier relationships. The position requires working in a biohazard laboratory environment, adhering to ARUP Policies and Procedures, and demonstrating fine motor control and close, far, and peripheral visual acuity. ARUP is committed to diversity, professional growth, and excellence, offering a work environment with opportunities for involvement in medical advances and patient impact.

IT Application Administrator III

Company: ARUP Laboratories

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Jul 03, 2023

The job description is for an Application Administrator at ARUP Laboratories. The role involves providing tier 3 level support and guidance to users, administering customizations to applications, and working with various departments to create functional requirements. The job requires strong communication skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and a willingness to work in a biohazard laboratory environment.

IT Software Programmer III

Company: ARUP Laboratories

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Sep 06, 2023

ARUP Laboratories, a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory, is seeking a software developer for its IT department. The role involves software programming and other software development lifecycle activities. The candidate should have experience with basic programming concepts and limited experience with advanced patterns. The position requires stooping, reaching, mobility, frequent communication, and the use of personal protective equipment. ARUP values diversity, professional growth, and excellence, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Courier I

Company: ARUP Laboratories

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Jul 03, 2023

The job posting is for a Transportation, Local position in the Transportation department. The role involves learning policies and processes, delivering lab specimens, reports, supplies, and personnel, and performing short point-to-point deliveries or STAT pickups. ARUP is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory that values diversity, professional growth, and continuous development. The position requires stooping, reaching, mobility, communication, and the use of personal protective equipment. The physical demands include exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 30 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly. The applicant must be 21 years old, have a valid Utah driver's license, and pass a physical examination to obtain a Department of Transportation Medical Card. ARUP is an equal opportunity employer.

IT Tech Support Specialist I

Company: ARUP Laboratories

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Jul 23, 2023

The job posting is for an IT Support Services position at ARUP Laboratories. The role involves monitoring, troubleshooting, and providing support for various software solutions. The company offers a positive work environment, diversity, professional growth, and continuous development. The position requires flexibility, stooping, reaching, mobility, communication, and the use of personal protective equipment. The work is sedentary with occasional lifting and fine motor control required. ARUP is an equal opportunity employer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at HRL Laboratories?
Working at HRL Laboratories means being part of a culture that values curiosity, precision, and collaboration. Employees enjoy access to cutting‑edge facilities, mentorship from senior researchers, and the chance to tackle nationally relevant defense and aerospace challenges. The lab offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, a flexible work‑life balance for non‑classified projects, and opportunities for professional development through internal workshops and external conferences.
What types of positions are available at HRL Laboratories?
HRL Laboratories opens a wide range of roles, including Electrical and RF Engineers, Photonics Engineers, Systems Software Developers, Data Scientists, Mechanical Engineers, and Program/Product Managers. Research scientists in fields such as quantum sensing, artificial intelligence for defense, and materials science are also in demand, as are support roles like Technical Project Coordinators and Lab Facility Managers.
How can I stand out as an applicant for HRL Laboratories?
To differentiate yourself, showcase a strong technical foundation with relevant degrees (B.S., M.S., or Ph.D.) and hands‑on experience in high‑frequency electronics, signal processing, or advanced optics. Highlight contributions to peer‑reviewed publications, patents, or open‑source projects. Demonstrate problem‑solving skills through portfolio projects or documented research. Finally, emphasize your ability to collaborate across disciplines, communicate complex concepts, and adapt to classified or rapidly evolving project requirements.

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