Mechanical Engineering Specialist

About The Job
Mercor
connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include
Benchmark
,
General Catalyst
,
Peter Thiel
,
Adam D'Angelo
,
Larry Summers
, and
Jack Dorsey
.

Position:
Engineering Professional

Type:
Independent contractor
Compensation:
$70–$90/hour
Location:
Remote
Duration:
1–2 months
Commitment:
20–40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities

• Create and assess complex problems in engineering across subdomains such as civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, materials, and systems engineering.
• Evaluate AI-generated responses for conceptual accuracy, technical rigor, and domain relevance.
• Provide clear written feedback on engineering problem sets, designs, and solutions.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to iterate and improve model performance.
• Ensure technical accuracy and academic precision in all engineering content used to train or evaluate AI systems.

Qualifications
Must-Have

• PhD in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Materials, Aerospace, or Systems) or a closely related discipline from a top-tier university.
• 2+ years of academic experience (research, publication, teaching) or professional experience (engineer, researcher, or technical specialist).
• Deep subject-matter expertise across core areas of mathematics.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.

Start Date

• Immediate

Compensation & Legal

• Independent contractor
• Daily payment via Stripe Connect

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume (and portfolio/notebook links if available) and application form
• AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role
• Work trial: A paid, 4-hour assessment evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver math-specific output

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PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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