Propulsion Chemist — Remote

Job overview

The Propulsion Chemist — Remote role is fully remote. Compensation is $65–$75 per hour. Mercor connects technical talent with AI research labs. The specialist creates and evaluates technical prompts and model responses involving energetic materials and propulsion. The work supports model accuracy and safety by applying domain expertise, writing reference answers, and distinguishing routine professional questions from potentially dangerous ones.

What you'll do

• Write single-turn prompts in energetic materials and propulsion and classify them as benign, dual-use, or adversarial
• evaluate model responses against a defined policy standard
• write reference answers with technical reasoning
• collaborate with practitioners on reliable boundaries between routine and dangerous questions
• work independently and asynchronously.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

propulsion chemist

specialty materials

energetic materials

pyrotechnics

propulsion

ai safety

technical writing

model evaluation

remote

mercor

$65–$75/hr

weekly pay

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Why this role

Fully remote, independent and asynchronous work; hourly compensation paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

About the employer

Mercor is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.