Nuclear Engineer - AI Trainer (Contract)
- Platform
- Handshake
- Fit category
- Research and academia
- Remote/location
- Remote, part-time/flexible - U.S. work authorization requirements may apply
- Pay signal
- Advertised ceiling: Up to $80/hr depending on the project
- Eligibility signal
- Remote, work authorization mentioned
- Difficulty
- Selective
- Last reviewed
- Jul 2, 2026
What this role involves
Nuclear Engineer - AI Trainer (Contract) is a current Handshake AI Fellowship role for nuclear engineering and technical safety evaluation. The live page describes remote, asynchronous, project-based work with up to $80/hr depending on the project when matched to active projects. Project work includes developing prompts that reflect nuclear engineering workplace tasks and evaluating AI responses for reactor-system knowledge, facility operations, safety regulations, environmental compliance, fuel-cycle reasoning, and technical-reporting quality. Specialist AI Work reviewed the current role page and role-specific referral/apply path before showing an apply link.
Location / eligibility
Remote, work authorization mentioned. Listed location: Remote, part-time/flexible - U.S. work authorization requirements may apply. Some opportunities are country-, credential-, tax-, or work-authorization-specific. Check the current Handshake page before applying.
Handshake eligibility may be limited
Handshake AI Fellowship eligibility may depend on location and work authorization. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents may be eligible; F-1 CPT/OPT may be eligible depending on current rules and approvals. STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, and H-4 without EAD may be unsupported. Check Handshake's current page before applying.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of professional nuclear engineering experience.
- Experience with reactor systems, nuclear facility operations, radiation shielding, instrumentation or controls, safety regulations, environmental compliance, fuel cycles, or technical reporting.
- Ability to evaluate AI-generated nuclear engineering responses with clear, structured technical feedback.
- Review Handshake's current identity, tax, U.S. location, and work authorization requirements before applying.
Best for
- Nuclear engineers
- Energy and safety specialists with nuclear-domain experience
Skip this if...
- You cannot meet Handshake's current U.S. location or work authorization requirements.
- You need guaranteed matching, invite, acceptance, work, pay, hours, or project duration.
- You cannot verify the current Handshake role page before applying.
Application tips
- Prepare examples of nuclear engineering projects, safety/compliance work, operations experience, or technical reporting.
- Expect project placement to depend on active Handshake project availability; matching, work, pay, hours, and duration are not guaranteed.
- If you are relying on F-1 CPT/OPT or another work authorization path, confirm eligibility with Handshake's current guidance and your school or advisor; STEM OPT is not supported where listed.
- Do not share confidential employer, client, regulated, platform, or assessment material as proof.
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