Engineering Expert (PhD) at Mercor

Engineering Expert (PhD) | $70–90/hr | Worldwide Remote

Join Mercor as an Engineering Expert and collaborate with a leading AI research lab to advance the development and evaluation of sophisticated AI systems. This contract role is ideal for PhD-level engineers passionate about shaping the future of AI-driven engineering workflows.

• Responsibilities:
  • Design and assess complex engineering problems across civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, materials, and systems domains.
  • Evaluate AI-generated solutions for technical rigor, conceptual accuracy, and domain relevance.
  • Deliver clear, detailed written feedback on engineering problem sets and solutions.
  • Work asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to refine model performance.
  • Ensure all engineering content meets the highest standards of technical accuracy and academic precision.
• Qualifications:
  • PhD in Engineering or a closely related field from a top-tier university.
  • 2+ years of academic or professional engineering experience.
  • Expertise in core mathematics and analytical thinking.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Project Details:
  • Immediate start, 1–2 month duration.
  • Part-time (approx. 20 hours/week), with potential to extend to 40 hours/week.
  • Fully remote and asynchronous work schedule.
  • Competitive hourly rate ($70–$90/hr), independent contractor arrangement, daily payment via Stripe Connect.
• Application Process:
  • Submit your resume and application form (portfolio links optional).
  • Participate in a brief AI interview and a paid work trial assessment.

Mercor connects elite professionals with frontier AI projects. Apply today to leverage your engineering expertise and help build the next generation of AI-driven solutions.