Machine Learning Engineer

Hadrian Automation is developing advanced software to automate Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analysis and support faster, precision manufacturing. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will design, build, and scale end-to-end machine learning systems focused on manufacturing applications.

Location

Torrance, CA (onsite)

Compensation

The target salary range for this role is USD 160,000 - 250,000 per year. Actual range may vary based on experience. The range reflects the lowest to highest amount Hadrian reasonably and in good faith believes it would pay for this role at the time of posting.

Role Summary

Hadrian is building machine learning solutions that apply deep learning to document understanding and layout analysis, supporting automation of DFM workflows. In this position, you will deliver production-ready models and the supporting systems across the full machine learning lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and deploy deep learning models, including OCR, vision-language, and detection models for document understanding and layout analysis
• Collaborate with engineering team members and end users to contribute to ongoing development and refinement of current models
• Own work across the machine learning lifecycle, including production data pipelines, and software systems for training, inference, labeling, and evaluation
• Combine open-source solutions with novel research to build high-performance vision systems for manufacturing use cases

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or similar discipline), or an equivalent amount of deep learning experience
• 5+ years of experience in Computer Vision and/or Machine Learning, including ownership of projects across the entire ML lifecycle
• Proficiency in Python, OpenCV, SQL, and one or more deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or Tensorflow

Technologies

• Python
• OpenCV
• SQL
• PyTorch
• Tensorflow
• FastAPI
• Express
• Javascript
• TypeScript

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
• 401k
• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need
• Flexible vacation policy
• Equity

Additional Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science with a focus in Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning
• Demonstrated experience with detection and segmentation models, including high performance results through exploratory analysis, model selection, and hyperparameter tuning
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing, including working with 3D/CAD/CAM data for manufacturing applications
• Strong software engineering skills, including prior web development experience using Javascript/TypeScript or Python, and familiarity with FastAPI or Express frameworks
• Prior experience with distributed training using cloud infrastructure
• Prior experience with visual document understanding and layout analysis
• Published research or achieved state-of-the-art results on an ML application
• Experience with multi-modal deep learning models
• Passion for manufacturing and the need for better software in the industry
• Prior experience working in a startup environment

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Use of AI in Hiring

• Hadrian uses AI-assisted tools in recruiting and hiring to help the team work more efficiently.
• Tools may include those that organize and analyze recruiting data, and an AI-powered notetaker that records and transcribes interviews and helps coordinate feedback.
• These tools support the team and are not used to make hiring decisions.
• Candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are performed by humans.
• If an interview will be recorded, you will be notified in advance and may opt out at any time with no impact on your candidacy.
• Candidate data processed through these tools is subject to the same protections described in Hadrian’s Privacy Policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Hadrian is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.
• The company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, or physical or mental disability.
• When necessary, Hadrian provides reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including those disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.