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 per task

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

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