Mechanical Engineers

Mercor; Greater London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading research firm is seeking experienced Mechanical Engineers as independent contractors. This role involves designing questions for a research project with a top AI company. Applicants should have at least 4 years of full-time experience and be located in the UK, US, or Canada. The work is fully asynchronous with a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week. Competitive compensation is available based on experience, with payments processed weekly via Stripe. This project is expected to last until the end of 2025.

Qualifications

• 4+ years full-time work experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Must have computer access (no Chromebook).

Responsibilities

• Design questions related to mechanical engineering.
• Work on a research project for AI companies.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering experience

Ability to commit 15 hours per week

Job description

Mercor is recruiting Mechanical Engineers as independent contractors working on a research project for one of the world’s top AI companies. This project involves using your professional experience to design questions related to your occupation as a Mechanical Engineer. Applicants must:

• Have 4+ years full-time work experience as a Mechanical Engineer;

• Be based in the US, UK, or Canada

Here are more details about the role:

• We aim to make the hourly compensation rate offered to you competitive based on your professional background and geographic location (please note that the listed hourly compensation scale is for U.S.-based applicants and that that scale will differ depending on where a candidate is geographically based)

• The work is fully asynchronous and can be done around your schedule

• This project requires that you be able to commit a minimum of 15 hours per week (please note that the amount of work available will vary from week-to-week)

• We currently estimate that this project will last through the end of 2025 and quite possibly longer. Please note that this estimate is subject to change - but if this listing is still up, then that means that the project is still running!

• Please note you will need access to a desktop or laptop computer for this project and that we cannot accept applicants who use chromebook computers

With respect to pay and legal status:

• We can meet industry-standard compensation expectations for your current role

• We will pay you out weekly via Stripe Connect based on the number of project work hours that you log

• You will be classified as an “at-will” contractor to Mercor

• Please note that we cannot currently support H1-B or STEM OPT status candidates