Interview was smooth. It was more of a phone screening, and I got the role immediately after background check questions. Leverage connections if possible to receive a role with NRL, or apply through their portal.
I applied online. I interviewed at US Naval Research Laboratory (Washington, DC)
Interview
It was just a casual zoom meeting with the supervisor of a lab as I applied through direct hire. Got asked some easy conceptual questions regarding projects on resume and relevant coursework
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are some personal projects you took on outside of academic coursework?
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at US Naval Research Laboratory (San Diego, CA) in Dec 2023
Interview
An email was sent out to setup a phone interview. The interview was more of a get-to-know session with some technical strengths and weaknesses discussion. This gives both the candidate and the interviewer (usually a supervisor) an idea if hired, which tasks suit the candidate the best.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
(Looking at the candidate's application and resume) Tell me more about this X project you worked on.
What did you do in the Navy?
What kind of projects have you done academically?
What specialty in EE are you most interested in?
