Engineering Expert | $73.29/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles is seeking an Engineering Expert with a PhD to join their team on a contract basis. The role involves writing and refining prompts for AI models, evaluating generated responses for accuracy, and ensuring clarity and suitability of explanations for various audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Write and refine prompts to guide AI model behavior in engineering scenarios
• Evaluate LLM-generated responses for technical accuracy, applied reasoning, and completeness
• Fact-check and verify technical claims using domain knowledge and authoritative sources
• Annotate model outputs by identifying strengths, inaccuracies, and improvement areas
• Assess clarity, structure, and suitability of explanations for different audiences
• Ensure responses align with conversational standards and evaluation guidelines
• Apply consistent review frameworks, benchmarks, and taxonomies across tasks

Requirements:

• PhD in Engineering or a closely related field
• Deep expertise in at least one engineering domain (mechanical, electrical, chemical, materials, civil, environmental, or related disciplines)
• Strong understanding of applied engineering reasoning and quantitative analysis
• Experience using large language models and understanding of AI interaction patterns
• Excellent writing and technical communication skills
• High attention to detail and analytical rigor
• Comfortable working independently in a remote, evaluation-focused environment