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.

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IT Software Programmer II

Company: ARUP Laboratories

Location: York ON

Posted Nov 12, 2022

The job posting is for an IT Software Programmer II position at ARUP Laboratories. The job involves software development, programming, and testing. The company values diversity, professional growth, and continuous development.

Information Management Professional (Experienced)

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Nov 10, 2022

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sandia National Labs as a Knowledge Management Lead. The role offers a competitive pay and benefits package, as well as the chance to work on a high-impact team. The position requires experience in project management, handling classified information, and working with different fields and project cohorts. The organization is focused on national security and technology innovation.

Intern - Organizational Culture & Engagement - Business Graduate Year-Round

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Nov 13, 2022

The Organizational Culture and Engagement Office is seeking a graduate student intern for year-round employment. The intern will assist with and lead multiple activities to ensure successful project/program completion. The internship offers a variety of tasks such as performing assignments, assisting with website updates, researching information, carrying out various activities, and assisting with meeting facilitation. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree, be currently enrolled in a related graduate program, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0, and be a U.S. citizen. The position requires teamwork, prior business work experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. The intern will work with a diverse team, follow project management concepts, and have the opportunity to work independently and effectively with a multicultural team.

Business Management Professional, Advanced and Exploratory (A&E) Team (Experienced)

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Nov 10, 2022

This posting is for a Business Management Professional (BMP) position at Sandia National Laboratories. The role involves leading internal and external customer engagements, creating financial forecasts and analysis, and managing various projects. The qualifications required include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, five or more years of directly related experience, and a DOE Q-level security clearance. The position offers challenging work, amazing impact, and a supportive work environment.

IT Software Programmer III

Company: ARUP Laboratories

Location: York ON

Posted Nov 12, 2022

ARUP Laboratories, a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory, is seeking a software developer for their IT Web Development department. The role involves contributing to software development projects, performing programming tasks, and participating in the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate should have experience with basic programming concepts and limited exposure to advanced patterns like MVC, MVP, MVVM, Service Oriented Architecture, SOLID principles, and application security. 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.

Intern - Explosives Technologies Group - Technical Undergraduate Year-Round

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Nov 10, 2022

The text describes a year-round technical internship position at Sandia National Laboratories. The intern will assist senior staff in various projects related to explosive components for nuclear deterrent and strategic partnership programs. The intern will work on advanced development, early design, performance characterization, and other tasks. The position requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 and U.S. citizenship. The intern will also have the opportunity to work with external suppliers and SMEs across SNL.

Project Manager, Weapon System (Experienced)

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Nov 13, 2022

The job posting is for a Weapon System Project Manager position at Sandia National Labs. The job requires experience and knowledge in project planning, forecasting, risk management, and PM integration. The successful candidate will work closely with SNL engineers, managers, and federal stakeholders to ensure the SNL-PA mission is performing to meet required delivery and funding requirements.

Project Manager, Mission Services (Experienced)

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Nov 13, 2022

This posting is for a Project Manager position at Sandia National Laboratories, offering challenging work with a significant impact, amazing co-workers, and excellent tools and facilities. The role requires 6 years of project management experience and a DOE Q-level security clearance. Successful applicants will be provided to managers for placement in positions across the Laboratory.

Intern - Science & Engineering Computing Environments - Technical Undergraduate Summer

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Nov 10, 2022

The Summer - Technical Undergraduate Intern position at Sandia National Laboratories offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment where communication and teaming are key elements of success. The intern will be involved in various tasks such as investigating, designing, building, testing, documenting, and analyzing software systems and applications. The intern will also have the opportunity to work with technical software systems engineering, development, and deployment. The internship is a great opportunity for a passionate and analytical student to gain real-world experience in a cutting-edge environment.

IT Tech Support Specialist I

Company: ARUP Laboratories

Location: York ON

Posted Nov 12, 2022

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 position requires flexibility, physical abilities, and the ability to communicate effectively. The work environment is a biohazard laboratory with personal protective equipment required. The position is full-time with a schedule of 7-On/7-Off B week Tuesday - Monday (70 hrs/wk) from 12:30 PM - 10:30 PM.

Database Support Technologist (Experienced)

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Nov 11, 2022

The job posting is seeking a motivated Database Support Technologist to join the Enterprise End-User Computing Services organization. The job involves working with databases, ensuring data integrity, and providing technical support. The organization offers a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, generous vacations, and competitive 401k.

Information Systems Engineering Project Manager (Experienced)

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Nov 11, 2022

The job posting is seeking an experienced Information Systems Engineering Project Manager to join Sandia National Laboratories. The job involves managing engineering or IT related projects, making technical decisions, and providing leadership and tactical planning. The posting highlights the benefits of working at Sandia, including challenging work, amazing impact, and a strong work-life balance.

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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