Defense Expert

$170–$220/hrAlphevaRemoteWorldwide

At a glance

You review AI model responses and worked examples on defense systems, requirements, logistics, and operational constraints, write reference answers and scoring criteria, and explain corrections. You need 7+ years of substantive defense program or systems engineering experience; use only public or project-authorized material and never submit classified or restricted information.

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  • Posted Sep 29, 2026 · 44 openings reported

About the role

Bring senior defense expertise to AI evaluation projects focused on defense systems, requirements, logistics, and operational constraints. Review model responses and worked examples for incorrect system assumptions, missing operational constraints, and unsupported analytic confidence. Assess whether the reasoning meets professional standards for the stated task. Write reference answers and scoring criteria grounded in defense systems, requirements, logistics, and operational constraints. Explain consequential errors, evidence gaps, and the reasoning behind your corrections. This is remote, project-based contract work. Scope, hours, and assignments depend on project matching; the listed hourly range applies to matched work.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of substantive experience in defense program or systems engineering.
  • Demonstrated senior-level judgment in defense systems, requirements, logistics, and operational constraints, with substantial responsibility for reviewing or delivering this work.
  • Ability to write precise reference answers, assess competing approaches, and justify corrections with traceable evidence.
  • Use only public or project-authorized material; do not submit classified or restricted information.
Applicant countries
Worldwide

The listing explicitly welcomes applicants worldwide. Role qualifications still apply.

Openings reported
44
Work arrangement
Remote
Advertised job location
Not specified
Originally posted
2026-09-29
Last checked

How this pay compares

Engineering: typical hourly pay on each platform, November 2026.

This role $170–$220/hrTypical across platforms $76/hr

  • micro1$68/hr41 rolesMiddle half of roles: $40–$94/hr
  • Mercor$78/hr25 rolesMiddle half of roles: $55–$93/hr

Based on 66 hourly-paid roles listed in November 2026. Per-task and project rates are not included. Each platform sets its own pay.

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