Nuclear Engineer - Fuel Cycle Expert

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: Nuclear Engineer, Fuel Cycle
Type: Contract
Compensation: $65–$75/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Write challenging single-turn prompts in the nuclear materials domain, labeled as benign, dual-use, and adversarial.
• Evaluate AI model responses against defined policy standards to ensure correct handling.
• Write reference answers with technical reasoning for correct responses.
• Collaborate with experts to draw reliable lines between routine and potentially dangerous queries.
• Work independently and asynchronously to improve AI model judgment in nuclear materials.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Experience in enrichment, reprocessing, fabrication, or criticality safety.
• Ability to distinguish routine engineering questions from potentially dangerous ones.
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to provide written rationale.

Preferred

• Red-teaming experience in nuclear materials and safeguards.
• Prior technical writing, published research, or expert witness experience.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect

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: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.