Aerodynamics PhD - Engineering Expert

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: Aerodynamics Writer - Engineering FRQ Type: Contract Compensation: $85/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities • Author original, free-response engineering problems grounded in real industry scenarios. • Write complete expert-level solutions for each problem. • Validate difficulty by running problems against three frontier language models until at least one fails. • Evaluate the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content in aerodynamics to strengthen reasoning and rigor in model outputs . • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance . Qualifications Must-Have • PhD in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with a thermofluids/aerodynamics specialization . • 5+ years of hands-on professional/industry experience in external aerodynamics , CFD , wind tunnel testing, propulsion, or vehicle aerodynamics. Preferred • Candidates from well-known/blue-chip employers. 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: • For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas