Mechanical Engineering Expert - Remote Fellowship
Listing checked September 18, 2026 · pay as published by Handshake AI
Overview
Handshake AI recruits mechanical engineering undergraduates into its AI research community. Fellows help large language models handle mechanical engineering topics by writing domain prompts and reviewing model output. The fellowship runs remote and asynchronous, so you set your hours and carry no minimum commitment. Projects appear year-round, but placement depends on domain availability.
What You'll Do8
- 1Write domain prompts that test how well a large language model handles mechanical engineering topics.
- 2Review LLM responses for technical accuracy, reasoning quality, and clear explanations.
- 3Point out where model answers miss core engineering principles or use flawed assumptions.
- 4Research mechanical engineering subjects that interest you, with AI tools available as support.
- 5Build reference explanations that show how an expert would approach a problem.
- 6Partner with AI labs on project tasks that run on your own schedule.
- 7Track project expectations and deliver work without a fixed weekly hour requirement.
- 8Pick up new AI and engineering skills as projects change.
Requirements8
- 1Current undergraduate enrolled in a mechanical engineering program.
- 2Solid command of core mechanical engineering concepts and at least one subdomain.
- 3Ability to explain technical ideas in precise, readable language.
- 4Comfort with remote, asynchronous project work and independent scheduling.
- 5Confidence that your expertise can outperform current AI systems on domain questions.
- 6Skill at judging whether an AI answer is accurate, incomplete, or misleading.
- 7Interest in large language model development and AI research.
- 8Capacity to research unfamiliar topics and turn findings into useful evaluation material.
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate is a current mechanical engineering undergraduate who can turn technical concepts into clear prompts and sharp critiques. You should enjoy independent research and feel ready to challenge an AI model when it gets engineering fundamentals wrong. The fellowship fits less well if you need a fixed schedule, since project availability changes and no minimum hours exist. Applicants often score low when they cannot confirm current undergraduate status in mechanical engineering or when their writing lacks technical depth. Treating the work as generic data labeling instead of expert evaluation also hurts your fit.
Salary Insight
The posting lists pay up to $75.00 per hour, with no minimum hour commitment attached to the fellowship. That rate sits at the high end for part-time, project-based AI training roles that call for a technical degree. Your total earnings will depend on how many projects you join and how many hours you choose to work.
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List your current undergraduate mechanical engineering program, expected graduation date, and two subdomains you know well, such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, or robotics. Add a short sample where you evaluate an LLM answer and explain what it missed.
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