Engineering Simulation Specialist
About this role
About the role
A frontier engineering-reasoning evaluation run in collaboration with a leading AI research lab. The work measures whether state-of-the-art models can reason from first principles in your engineering domain rather than retrieve facts from training data, and you get visibility into the model's internal reasoning on your own tasks.
What you'll do
Domain experts write simulations and specification sheets; the model attempts to design an artifact, controller gains, circuit parameters, geometry, that satisfies every spec.
You define the simulation, a set of specs with pass/fail thresholds, and the prompt. The model probes your simulation with a limited number of calls, then submits a final design. An agentic grader runs the simulation and scores spec satisfaction.
Who we're looking for
- Deep applied expertise in control systems, analog or RF circuits, power electronics, or mechanical design, PhD or equivalent industry track record.
- Comfortable writing simulations in Python and expressing acceptance criteria as quantitative, testable thresholds.
- Able to design a problem you can't shortcut yourself, but can still judge rigorously.
- Comfortable working in a browser-based studio and GitHub.
Support
Onboarding calls run daily, alongside internal tooling built to help you work faster. Prior model-evaluation experience is not required.
Details
- Pay: $60 to $90/hr
- Company: Mercor
- Location: Remote
- Eligible locations: Worldwide (no restriction)
- Platform: Mercor
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Engineering Simulation Specialist role pay?
Mercor lists this Engineering Simulation Specialist position at $60 to $90/hr. Pay is set by Mercor and your exact offer depends on your experience and the scope of the work.
Is the Engineering Simulation Specialist role remote, and can I work from home?
Yes. Mercor lists this Engineering Simulation Specialist position as fully remote, so you can work from home or anywhere with a reliable computer and internet connection.
Is Engineering Simulation Specialist full time or part time?
Mercor lists this as a contractor remote role. Full details are in the role description above.
Which countries can apply for Engineering Simulation Specialist?
Mercor lists this role with no country restriction. Check the Mercor listing for current requirements before applying.
Do I need experience to apply for Engineering Simulation Specialist?
The requirements are listed in the role description above. Mercor screens applicants through its own process, and relevant skills or credentials strengthen your application.
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