Aerodynamics PhD - Engineering Expert in San Francisco

Job DescriptionJob 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: 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 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. 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: View email address on click.appcast.io PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Energy Jobline ZR