Join HRL Laboratories, a leader in pioneering advancements in physical and information science. Our firm delivers transformative technologies across automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors, empowering our clients to eliminate limitations and secure a competitive edge. With over 70 years of innovation, our rich portfolio of scientific discoveries and engineering breakthroughs continuously builds upon itself in profound and unexpected ways. As a privately held entity co-owned by Boeing and General Motors, we prioritize purpose over profit, significantly pushing the boundaries of technology.
General Description:
At HRL Laboratories, we are committed to advancing critical structural and functional materials, as well as semiconductor devices that facilitate precision navigation, quantum technologies, and performance in extreme environments. Our comprehensive expertise spans from design to deployment, allowing us to provide scalable, high-performance solutions that transform our clients’ missions. Utilizing digital manufacturing and scalable microfabrication techniques, we tackle tomorrow's toughest challenges.
Our compact, high-performance MEMS IMUs are revolutionizing navigation systems by delivering reliable guidance in GPS-degraded environments. Engineered for navigation-grade precision, these IMUs offer a cost-effective, scalable solution for automotive, aerospace, and other demanding applications where traditional GPS dependency is inadequate. Our innovations aim to produce a first-of-its-kind navigation-grade component, offering industries a dependable, economical alternative to conventional IMUs, enhancing capabilities for autonomous systems and precise navigation.
Essential Duties:
You will be part of a diverse team of applied scientists and engineers focused on the development of next-generation MEMS-enabled sensors and actuators for high-performance applications in aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors.
• Innovate and develop novel microfabrication processes, integrating them into fully optimized workflows for our leading-edge wafer-scale sensors and actuators R&D initiatives.
• Engage in the design, layout, fabrication, and characterization of MEMS-enabled devices and subsystems.
• Conduct layout design and experimental designs.
• Provide timely feedback to project teammates through in-process wafer inspections and metrology data.
• Expected to take on a leadership role in project tasks as you progress.