ENGINEERING SIMULATION SPECIALIST - PHD

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. Resources & Support • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.