Sr. Mechanical Engineer | Up to $80/hr

About The Job

Mercor

Benchmark

General Catalyst

Peter Thiel

Adam D'Angelo

Larry Summers

Jack Dorsey

Position:

Type:

Independent Contractor

Compensation:

$60–$80/hour

Location:

Remote

Duration:

Approximately 2 months

Commitment:

20–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Design original, advanced engineering problems requiring creative reasoning and multi-domain integration.
• Evaluate AI-generated engineering solutions for technical accuracy and adherence to constraints.
• Identify logical gaps and incorrect modeling assumptions.
• Provide well-documented solutions using LaTeX for equations and schematics.
• Maintain high standards of technical precision and conceptual depth.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
  

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Advanced degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, aerospace, or chemical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing or grading complex analytical problems.
• Participation in or mentorship for engineering competitions.
• Research or teaching experience in applied problem formulation.
• Proficiency in LaTeX for technical document formatting.
  

Preferred

• Deep understanding of core engineering principles and real-world systems.
• Ability to communicate step-by-step reasoning and assumptions clearly.
• Strong intuition for problem difficulty and conceptual progression.
• Detail-oriented verification of results and internal consistency.
  

Start Date

• Rolling onboarding; start typically within 1–2 days after approval.
  

Interview Process

• Submit resume or CV.
• 20–30 mins interview.
• Complete a brief form outlining experience.
• Follow-up steps within a few days.
  

Compensation & Legal

• Independent contractor arrangement.
• Weekly payments via Stripe Connect.
  

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form
  

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com