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Crossing Hurdles · 2 days ago

PhD Engineer | $73.29/hr | Remote

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level

$73.29/hr - $73.29/hr

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a PhD Engineer for a remote hourly contract position. The role involves guiding AI behavior in engineering contexts, evaluating responses for technical accuracy, and ensuring clarity in explanations.

Staffing & Recruiting

Responsibilities

Write and refine prompts to guide AI behavior in engineering-related scenarios

Evaluate LLM-generated responses for technical accuracy, applied reasoning, and completeness

Fact-check engineering claims using authoritative public sources and domain expertise

Annotate model outputs by identifying strengths, weaknesses, and factual or conceptual errors

Assess clarity, structure, and suitability of explanations for different audiences

Ensure responses align with expected conversational behavior and system guidelines

Apply consistent evaluation standards using defined taxonomies, benchmarks, and review frameworks

Qualification

PhD in EngineeringEngineering sub-domainsLarge language modelsAnalytical reasoning skillsWritten communication skillsReviewing technical contentFluency in EnglishAttention to detail

Required

PhD in Engineering or a closely related field

Deep expertise in one or more engineering sub-domains, including mechanical, electrical, chemical, materials, civil, environmental, or infrastructure engineering

Strong experience working with large language models and understanding real-world usage patterns

Excellent written communication skills with the ability to explain complex engineering concepts clearly

High attention to detail and strong analytical reasoning skills

Experience reviewing or editing technical or academic content

Fluency in English