Mechanical Engineering Expert
About the role
Overview
Handshake is recruiting undergraduates in mechanical engineering to join our AI research community. This program brings subject-matter experts together to enhance the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) within specialized domains and subdomains. The Handshake AI Fellowship program runs year-round, though project availability will vary by domain.
Details
- The position is remote and asynchronous - work independently from wherever you are.
- Flexible hours and the ability to work remotely, with no minimum commitment to hours.
- Project work includes and is not limited to developing domain-specific prompts and evaluating LLM responses.
- Dedicate time researching topics that are interesting to you, with the assistance of AI.
- Learn new skills while contributing to the changing world of AI across various disciplines.
- Placement into a project will be dependent on project availability.
Qualifications
- Must be a current undergraduate in mechanical engineering
- Able to participate in primarily asynchronous work in partnership with leading AI labs.
- Believe your expertise can outmatch current AI systems in understanding and explaining key concepts in your field.
Where you can work
This role is 100% remote, for applicants located in United States.
From Handshake AI's job posting, checked Oct 18, 2026.
About Handshake AI
Degree-holding US trainers, with hourly contract roles on its live board.
How it pays: Weekly through Stripe (set up in Handshake AI): Handshake sends each Monday-to-Sunday week's pay to its pay partners by Wednesday afternoon; a W-9 or W-8BEN is required (Handshake AI support, read 2026-10-14).
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