Summer 2024
Virtual Cyber Network Operations Intern
Posted on 8/3/2023
HRL Laboratories
501-1,000 employees
Cognitive systems R&D for human-machine collaboration
No salary listed
Calabasas, CA, USA
Bachelor's, Master's, MBA, PharmD, PhD, Associate's
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- Research experience in cyber vulnerability analysis and reverse engineering and ability to verify and validate developed software with unit testing, integration testing, and UI testing. Experience in developing plugins, especially in reverse engineering tools (e.g., Ghidra, IDAPro, etc.). Must be able to design experiments and pilot studies to demonstrate the utility of the developed software. Must also be able to prepare documentation for software
- Experience developing innovative solutions based on the application of relevant research results from a wide variety of literature i.e. from theory to software
- Background in causal inference and one or more of the following areas: machine learning, machine reasoning, computer vision, network science/graph theory, text mining, statistics
- Strong Python programming skills, proficiency with Unix-based systems, in addition to R, C/C++, Java, and/or Matlab
- The pay range for this position $35 - $50 per hour
- Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related
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- HRL offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, growth potential, and an exciting and challenging work environment
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- This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee
- Perform research and development in the field of cyber vulnerability analysis. Intern will be responsible for enhancing an existing tracking tool for a cyber vulnerability analysis platform, tracking user activities for dynamic analysis, and developing new plugins to support reverse engineers. Intern will also connect the new tracking capabilities to existing HRL software for backend data analysis
- Additional job functions include solving customer problems, writing invention disclosures, publishing papers, briefing customers, and assisting in marketing HRL expertise
- Experience working on projects requiring group software development and version control is a plus
- Experience in using machine learning tools and packages (e.g., Caffe, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Sklearn), COTS reinforcement learning simulators (e.g. OpenAI, PettingZoo, etc.), and distributed software (e.g. Ray, Python multi-processing) is a plus
HRL Laboratories conducts research and development in cognitive systems and human–machine collaboration for defense and high-tech clients. It creates AI/ML-powered cognitive architectures and interfaces that help machines understand sensemaking and assist human memory, enabling more autonomous and scalable decision-making systems. Its solutions are built through project-based work for government agencies, defense contractors, and private sector partners, often involving patented technologies and collaborations with academia. The company differentiates itself with a focus on integrated cognitive architectures, memory enhancement techniques, and neurosynchrony, applying these to real-world applications in government and industry. Its goal is to improve how humans and machines interact to enhance cognitive performance and decision quality across complex, high-stakes environments.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$2M
Headquarters
Malibu, California
Founded
1997
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- IBM signed a definitive HRL acquisition on July 23, 2026, validating HRL’s quantum moat.
- HRL launched AXI-R100 on June 1, 2026, opening pre-production demand in defense and autonomy.
- HRL reached MRL 6 for 40-nanometer GaN-on-SiC, enabling MACOM scale-up.
What critics are saying
- HRL cut 376 jobs on February 3, 2026; contract dependence hit revenue immediately.
- Boeing and GM exit risk during IBM’s review creates customer and recruiting uncertainty before Q3 2026.
- If IBM integration stalls, HRL's standalone business dies behind a shrinking contract base.
What makes HRL Laboratories unique
- HRL’s silicon-spin qubits complement IBM’s superconducting stack, spanning two quantum architectures.
- The AXI-R100 combines navigation-grade performance with palm-sized MEMS packaging for contested navigation.
- HRL’s open-foundry GaN and materials stack serves defense, aerospace, and automotive customers.
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↑ 9%HRL Laboratories has published research in Nature demonstrating a self-operating quantum processor. The system features a custom CMOS controller operating at –450°F inside a cryostat, which autonomously runs error correction for their 18-qubit devices without real-time input from room-temperature electronics. The architecture uses a new high-density superconducting ribbon cable that transmits control signals to qubits whilst preventing heat transfer. The system achieves control errors ten times lower than previous demonstrations with this qubit type, with operations completing in under a microsecond. This marks the first time error correction has been executed entirely by a cryogenic controller. HRL aims to build quantum computers using standard microchip production lines, keeping costs low for broader commercial and scientific applications. IBM recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire HRL to strengthen its quantum computing capabilities.
Boeing divesting stake in joint venture with quantum expertise. Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 IBM [IBM] on Thursday said it agreed to acquire HRL Laboratories, LLC, a joint venture between Boeing [BA] and General Motors [GM], to strengthen its capabilities in quantum computing. Deal terms were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the third quarter. HRL has expertise in silicon-spin qubit engineering, quantum sensing and materials. The Malibu, Calif.-based company also has expertise in sensors, high-speed and high-power communications, electronics, advanced manufacturing and materials science... Not a subscriber or registered user yet? Please contact us at [email protected] or call us at 888-707-5814 (Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET.), to start a free trial, get pricing information, order a reprint, or post an article link on your website.
IBM has agreed to acquire HRL Laboratories, a quantum computing research lab jointly owned by Boeing and General Motors. The deal adds electron spin quantum circuits to IBM's existing superconductor-based approach, giving the company a dual-track quantum computing strategy. HRL, formerly the research arm of Hughes Aircraft and based near Malibu, California, specialises in electron spin qubits. These circuits can be manufactured much smaller than superconducting circuits using the same chip fabrication equipment. Jay Gambetta, director of IBM Research, said the company believes the future lies in electron spins, superconductors, or a combination of both. HRL's team will begin producing chips at IBM's New York facility. Boeing and GM will continue partnering with IBM on quantum technologies after the transaction. The acquisition follows Google's earlier move to add neutral atom technology to its quantum computing portfolio.
HRL Laboratories has introduced the AXI-R100, an inertial measurement unit delivering near navigation-grade accuracy in a palm-sized package. The device is now available for pre-production orders. Using silicon micro-electro-mechanical systems technology, HRL's gyroscopes exceed tactical-grade performance levels whilst being smaller and lighter than conventional sensors. The unit is designed for defence, aerospace and automotive applications, including missile guidance systems, drone navigation and autonomous vehicles. The company designed the AXI-R100 using high-volume automotive methodologies to enable scaling for mass production whilst maintaining performance superiority over traditional tactical-grade sensors. HRL has spent over 20 years advancing MEMS inertial sensing technologies. The California-based laboratory is jointly owned by Boeing and General Motors.
New navigation technology available from HRL Laboratories. * Business Wire * Jun 1, 2026 * 2 min to read MALIBU, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Jun 1, 2026- HRL Laboratories introduces a new inertial measurement unit (IMU) that provides near navigation-grade accuracy in a palm-sized package. Smaller and lighter than grade-equivalent conventional sensors, HRL's AXI-R100 delivers range-extending accuracy for GPS-contested navigation. The product is now ready for pre-production orders.