Remote Propulsion Materials Chemist (Contract)
mercorNew York (NY)
About the role
Mercor is hiring a Specialty Materials Chemist — Pyrotechnics or Propulsion on a remote contract basis. You will craft and evaluate prompts about energetic materials, assess model outputs against safety standards, and draft reference answers with technical reasoning. This role requires independent work, strong writing, and the ability to distinguish dangerous content. Applicants should have experience formulating, synthesizing, and testing energetic materials in licensed or government
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