Mechanical Engineering Writer - Engineering FRQ | $85/hr Remote
Overview
This is a contract role for a senior mechanical engineer who wants to push AI to its limits. You'll author original, advanced free-response problems that stump today's most capable language models, then validate each question by testing it against three frontier AI systems. Your work will help build a benchmark that measures the true reasoning limits of AI in engineering. It's a unique blend of engineering expertise, technical writing, and AI evaluation — all remote, at $85/hour.
What You'll Do5
- 1Create original, free-response mechanical engineering questions based on real-world industrial situations.
- 2Develop thorough, expert-level solutions for every question you write.
- 3Test each question against three frontier AI models to confirm it's challenging enough that at least one model gets it wrong.
- 4Iterate on problem phrasing and difficulty based on model performance.
- 5Collaborate with the team to ensure the benchmark covers the hardest reasoning areas in the field.
Requirements4
- 1Earned a PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
- 2At least 8 years of hands-on industry experience in mechanical design, analysis, or R&D.
- 3Experience at a top-tier engineering company or well-known organization is a plus.
- 4Deep expertise in engineering fundamentals and the ability to craft nuanced, challenging problems.
Who Should Apply
You're a mechanical engineering expert who enjoys both deep technical problem-solving and writing. You can look at a real industrial challenge and turn it into a multi-step, free-response question that even advanced AI can't easily crack. You're comfortable working independently in a remote, contract setting and are excited to contribute to AI safety and evaluation.
Salary Insight
$85.00 per hour, remote contract engagement.
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Application Tip
Highlight your experience with exam writing, technical assessments, or curriculum development in your application — being able to show a sample question you've written (even from scratch) will make you stand out.
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