ML Engineer — Multimodal & Cognitive AI for Autonomy

HRL Laboratories, LLC; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 140,700 - 175,950; Full time

Job summary

HRL Laboratories, LLC is seeking a researcher to advance next-generation intelligent systems. You will contribute to machine learning, multimodal AI, cognitive state sensing, and cognitive modeling, developing adaptive software prototypes for mission-driven R&D programs.

The role emphasizes human-machine collaboration, explainability, and integration of neurophysiological data with environmental context, within fast-paced exploratory environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in human-machine interaction and cognitive architectures.
• Proficiency with LLMs, multimodal AI, and cognitive state estimation.
• Solid software engineering experience in scalable systems and containers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to research, engineering, and software development efforts.
• Develop AI models integrating neurophysiological, behavioral, and sensor data.
• Design algorithms for cognitive state estimation and user modeling.
• Apply cognitive science to improve explainability and human-AI collaboration.
• Prepare proposals, publications, and customer briefings; demonstrate prototypes.

Skills

Human-Machine Interaction

Cognitive Modeling

LLMs & Multimodal AI

Software Engineering

Machine Learning

Data Analytics

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

MS or PhD in Applied Math, Cognitive Science, or related fields

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

APIs

Job description

HRL Laboratories, LLC is seeking a researcher to advance next-generation intelligent systems. You will contribute to machine learning, multimodal AI, cognitive state sensing, and cognitive modeling, developing adaptive software prototypes for mission-driven R&D programs.

The role emphasizes human-machine collaboration, explainability, and integration of neurophysiological data with environmental context, within fast-paced exploratory environments.