Location: Pasadena, California.
Based on news reporting.
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) announced on October 16, 2023, that it will lay off 550 employees, which constitutes approximately 11% of its workforce. This marks the third round of layoffs for the organization, raising concerns about the impact on the local Pasadena workforce and the broader implications for U.S. space leadership. Congresswoman Judy Chu has condemned the layoffs, emphasizing the potential negative effects on the community and the nation's standing in space exploration. The decision reflects ongoing challenges faced by JPL in maintaining its operational capacity amidst budget constraints and shifting priorities.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (California Institute of Technology) cut 550 jobs as of October 16, 2023.
That is roughly 9.2% of the 6,000 people Jet Propulsion Laboratory (California Institute of Technology) employs.
LayoffTalk has tracked 14 layoff events at Jet Propulsion Laboratory (California Institute of Technology) since October 2023, affecting a combined 4,493 employees.
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