Overview

• Director Dave Gallagher said the cuts represent about 11% of the workforce and will affect technical, business, and support roles.
• Employees were told the layoff announcements will come Oct. 14, with remote work that day unless directed otherwise.
• Staff who remain will be notified of their roles in the new structure effective Oct. 15.
• JPL says the action is tied to an internal reorganization rather than the ongoing government shutdown.
• This marks the fourth staff reduction since early 2024, and it comes as Caltech‑employed JPL staff face uncertainty from proposed FY2026 NASA science cuts and widespread federal furloughs.