Role Overview & Full Requirements
Operating at the intersection of enterprise data governance and foundation model alignment, ZR Talent Group is conducting an executive search for a distinguished Mechanical Engineering & Physical Simulation Specialist (MSc/PhD) — Frontier AI Research & Benchmarking ($60 - $120/hour). This institutional engagement tasks qualified domain authorities in Python, Mechanical Engineering with establishing empirical benchmark standards, auditing complex model reasoning chains, and validating multi-step autonomous workflows under strict enterprise evaluation criteria.
Operational Scope & Core Responsibilities
- Create or modify geometry, meshes, materials, loads, contacts, constraints, and solver inputs.
- An MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline; or
- Strong understanding of applied mechanics and mechanical-engineering fundamentals.
- Solve and validate mechanical-engineering problems involving design, analysis, simulation, testing, or R&D.
- Translate physical systems and engineering requirements into analytical or computational models.
Professional Background & Competencies
- Complete an AI interview of approximately 30 minutes.
- Complete the hiring manager review.
- Experience developing analytical, computational, or simulation-based engineering solutions.
- Practical proficiency with coding agents.
- Apply to the role and complete the screening questions.
Institutional Remuneration & Contract Specifications
- Compensation Rate: $60 - $120/hour (verified contractor remuneration)
- Work Arrangement: 100% Remote / Work From Home
- Eligible Remote Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
- Core Competencies: Python, Mechanical Engineering
- Hiring Lead: Nathaniel Cross (Principal AI Placement Director) at ZR Talent Group
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