Hardware Engineering Manager at HRL Laboratories

Westlake Village, California, United States

HRL Laboratories Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductors, Aerospace, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience in a role involving people management of highly trained technical staff
  • Demonstrated experience with successful resource allocation and management
  • Experience with line management functions, such as drafting job descriptions, hiring staff, and providing critical feedback to staff
  • 8+ years of technical expertise in subsystem/microsystem architecture
  • MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related scientific discipline
  • Be able to work onsite 5 days a week at the Westlake Village/Thousand Oaks site
  • US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain US Government security clearance (active SSBI is a plus)

Responsibilities

  • Guide team members’ careers by providing opportunities for development while engaging in regular formal and informal feedback discussions
  • Contribute technically through direct technical work and/or technical project leadership, with skills aligned to areas such as Precision Analog, Data Converters (ADC/DAC), Digital RTL-to-GDS, Frequency Synthesizers, Tunable Filters, Subthreshold Logic, or Subsystem/Microsystem Architecture
  • Manage resources (e.g., allocating team personnel to projects) and acquiring talent (e.g., supporting recruitment)
  • Enhance group member performance through informal and formal feedback
  • Lead and influence strategic planning and technical direction within the department and across the broader reach of HRL departments, laboratories, and projects, including business development strategy

Skills

Precision Analog
Data Converters
ADC
DAC
Digital RTL-to-GDS
Frequency Synthesizers
Tunable Filters
Subthreshold Logic
Subsystem Architecture
Microsystem Architecture
People Management
Resource Allocation
Hiring
Feedback
Strategic Planning
Business Development

HRL Laboratories

Develops cognitive systems for human-machine collaboration

About HRL Laboratories

HRL Laboratories focuses on research and development of advanced cognitive systems and human-machine collaboration, enhancing human cognitive abilities through artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The company develops solutions like the ICArUS project, which improves machine interpretation of information, and the MEMES project, aimed at enhancing human memory. HRL operates on a project-based model, serving clients in defense and high-tech sectors by delivering customized solutions and licensing technologies. The goal is to lead in creating cognitive systems that improve the interaction between humans and machines.

Malibu, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1997Year Founded
$1.9MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, DefenseIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Gym Membership
Paid Vacation

Risks

Competition in quantum technologies could challenge HRL's market position.
Rapid AI advancements by competitors may outpace HRL's cognitive systems projects.
Reliance on government contracts poses risks if funding priorities change.

Differentiation

HRL Laboratories excels in cognitive systems enhancing human-machine collaboration.
The company is a leader in AI-driven defense projects and autonomous systems.
HRL's MEMES project focuses on advanced memory enhancement technologies.

Upsides

Growing interest in neuromorphic computing aligns with HRL's cognitive systems focus.
Increased funding for AI-driven defense projects benefits HRL's autonomous systems work.
Energy-efficient data center trends support HRL's cooling system innovations.

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