Job description
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 Simulation Specialist
Type:Contract
Compensation:$60–$90/hour
Location:Remote
Role Responsibilities
Develop simulations and specification sheets for AI models to design artifacts like controller gains and circuit parameters.
Define simulations, set specs with pass/fail thresholds, and create prompts for model evaluation.
Evaluate model designs using an agentic grader to score specification satisfaction.
Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure model outputs meet engineering standards.
Work independently and asynchronously in a browser-based studio and GitHub to improve model reasoning.
Qualifications
Must-Have
Deep applied expertise in control systems, analog or RF circuits, power electronics, or mechanical design.
PhD or equivalent industry track record.
Proficient in writing simulations in Python.
Able to express acceptance criteria as quantitative, testable thresholds.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.