ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Director Human Robot Interaction Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Pennsylvania State University

$18/hr

... Human-Robot Interaction. Job duties to include: * We are seeking a graduate-level research part-time researcher to conduct interdisciplinary research at the intersection of robotics, human-robot ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsDirector Human Robot Interaction Jobs

Director Human Robot Interaction information

See salary details

$15.5K

$120K

$156.5K

How much do director human robot interaction jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for director human robot interaction in the United States is $119,966.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,000.00 and $141,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Human Robot Interaction vs Human Factors Engineer?

AspectDirector Human Robot InteractionHuman Factors Engineer
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees in robotics, HRI, or related fields; leadership experienceBachelor's or Master's in human factors, psychology, or engineering
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, tech companies, robotics firmsDesign firms, healthcare, aerospace, and product development
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in robotics, AI, and tech industriesAcross various sectors including healthcare, aviation, and consumer products
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding leadership roles in HRIExploring human factors roles in design and usability

The main difference is that the Director Human Robot Interaction oversees strategic development and leadership in human-robot projects, while Human Factors Engineers focus on designing user-centered systems to improve usability and safety. Both roles require expertise in human-centered design, but the director position involves higher-level management and industry strategy.

More about Director Human Robot Interaction jobs
What cities are hiring for Director Human Robot Interaction jobs? Cities with the most Director Human Robot Interaction job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Human Robot Interaction jobs? The most popular types of Human Robot Interaction jobs are:
What states have the most Director Human Robot Interaction jobs? States with the most job openings for Director Human Robot Interaction jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Director Human Robot Interaction jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Director Human Robot Interaction jobs are:
Director Human Robot Interaction jobs near you
Internship - Human-Robot Interaction

Internship - Human-Robot Interaction

Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories

Cambridge, MA • On-site

Other

Medical

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

MERL is seeking a highly motivated and qualified intern to conduct research on human-robot interaction. There are several research topics of interest, including foundation models, shared autonomy, object handovers, learning from feedback, and safety in close proximity. Applicants must be Ph.D. students with strong backgrounds in robot learning or computer vision. The selected intern will collaborate closely with MERL researchers to design and implement novel algorithms, conduct experiments, and disseminate research findings through a top-tier conference. The start date and duration are flexible, and interested applicants are encouraged to apply with an updated CV and a list of relevant publications.

Required Specific Experience

  • Demonstrated experience in human-robot interaction, robot learning, or vision-language models
  • Experience with ROS2, Python, and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch
  • Current enrollment in a Ph.D. program
  • A strong publication record or demonstrated research potential

The pay range for this internship position will be 6-8K per month.

Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs, Inc. "MERL" provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MERL complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

MERL expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of MERLs employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Working at MERL requires full authorization to work in the U.S and access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment is conditioned on continued full authorization to work in the U.S and the availability of government authorization for the release of these items, which might include without limitation, obtaining an export license or other documentation. MERL may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to MERL facilities and information systems, as MERL deems appropriate, to ensure practical compliance with applicable employment law and government access control restrictions.

In addition to base pay, interns receive a relocation stipend, covered travel to and from MERL, and a monthly Charlie Card for local commuting. Interns are invited to participate in weekly social gatherings and professional development opportunities, including research talks by both internal and external speakers. Interns who meet the 90-day waiting period are also eligible for health insurance coverage. MERL provides immigration support for qualified candidates as needed. Employment is considered at-will, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary or any other compensation program at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, departmental or Company performance, and market conditions.

Apply