Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Layoffs 550 as "part of a reorganization"
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- JPL is restructuring to ensure future success, including a workforce reduction.
- Approximately 550 employees across technical, business, and support areas will be affected.
- Notifications will be sent to employees on Tuesday, Oct. 14.
- The reduction is part of a reorganization that began in July and is unrelated to the government shutdown.
- The goal is to create a leaner infrastructure, focus on core technical capabilities, and maintain fiscal discipline.
- JPL aims to continue delivering vital work for NASA and the nation while adapting to the evolving space ecosystem.
- The contributions of departing colleagues are acknowledged and appreciated.