About the Role
We're looking for mechanical engineering specialists to help train and improve cutting-edge AI models developed by the world's leading AI research labs. Your deep technical knowledge will directly shape how AI understands and reasons through complex engineering problems — from fluid dynamics and thermodynamics to structural mechanics and materials science.
This is a unique opportunity to apply your graduate-level expertise in a flexible, remote capacity while making a meaningful contribution to the future of AI-assisted engineering.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Design Advanced Problems: Craft challenging mechanical engineering problems across domains including FEA (Finite Element Analysis), heat transfer, kinematics, fluid mechanics, and material science to rigorously test AI performance
- Author Ground-Truth Solutions: Develop detailed, step-by-step technical solutions and benchmark responses that AI models learn from — your work sets the standard
- Audit Technical Reasoning: Evaluate AI-generated outputs including CAD logic, thermodynamic proofs, and material specifications for accuracy, safety, and compliance with engineering standards (ASME, ISO, and others)
- Identify and Correct Reasoning Failures: Pinpoint logical errors in AI reasoning — such as flawed force distributions, energy conservation violations, or incorrect unit derivations — and provide structured feedback to improve model performance
Who You Are
- Pursuing or holding a Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline
- Strong foundational expertise in one or more core areas: solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, CAD/CAM, mechatronics, or manufacturing processes
- Able to communicate complex physical phenomena and technical concepts clearly and precisely in writing
- Highly detail-oriented — you catch errors in mathematical derivations, unit conversions, and physical system constraints that others miss
- No prior AI experience required — we'll get you up to speed
Nice to Have
- Experience with data annotation, technical writing, or evaluation systems
- Proficiency in engineering software such as SolidWorks, MATLAB, ANSYS, or similar tools
- Background in reviewing or producing engineering documentation to professional standards
Why Join Us
- Work on some of the most technically sophisticated AI projects in the world
- Fully remote and flexible — set your own schedule and work when it suits you
- Freelance autonomy with the backing of a globally collaborative team
- Intellectually stimulating work that keeps your engineering skills sharp
- Exposure to advanced large language models and how they're trained and evaluated
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension