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Defense AI Alignment Specialist - Remote

Reno, NV · Remote

$50 - $90/hr

Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Military Operations & IHL Experts to contribute to a prominent defense-policy and humanitarian-law project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to ...

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As of Jul 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote defense contractor intern in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Defense Contractor Intern is a student or early-career professional who works for a defense contracting company from a remote location, rather than on-site. Their tasks often include supporting engineers, analysts, or project managers in areas such as research, data analysis, documentation, and project coordination. These internships provide hands-on experience with defense industry projects, exposure to security protocols, and opportunities to learn about government contracting processes, all while working remotely. Interns may need to meet specific eligibility requirements, such as U.S. citizenship and security clearances, depending on the nature of the work.

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To thrive as a Remote Defense Contractor Intern, you typically need a background in engineering, computer science, or a related field, along with eligibility for security clearance. Familiarity with defense industry software, project management tools, and secure communication platforms is important. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective written communication help you excel in a collaborative virtual environment. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring project accuracy, maintaining security protocols, and contributing meaningfully to defense initiatives from a remote setting.
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Defense AI Alignment Specialist - Remote

Defense AI Alignment Specialist - Remote

micro1 AI

Los Angeles, CA • Remote

$50 - $90/hr

Part-time

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Job description

Role Title: Military Operations & IHL Expert


Role Type: Contractor


Location: Remote


micro1 is engaging Military Operations & IHL Experts to contribute to a prominent defense-policy and humanitarian-law project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. You will leverage your deep understanding of warfighting, weapons targeting, defense operations, and international humanitarian law to support the development of frameworks that responsibly evaluate military and humanitarian scenarios. This is a unique opportunity to influence technology at the intersection of operational expertise and conflict ethics while working alongside other experts at the forefront of these domains.


Scope of Work

  1. Develop comprehensive taxonomies for military-use and defense operations within diverse conflict contexts.
  2. Create dual-use triage frameworks that help distinguish between military and civilian applications of technology and knowledge.
  3. Establish clear boundaries for prohibited assistance under international humanitarian law, providing structured input for AI training and evaluation.
  4. Design conflict-risk rubrics and scenario-based evaluation tools to assess operational and ethical implications of defense activities.
  5. Evaluate and refine policy-relevant benchmarks to ensure responsible testing of AI models in defense and humanitarian contexts.
  6. Contribute written and verbal analyses articulating complex warfighting, targeting, and IHL concepts for interdisciplinary audiences.


Preferred Qualifications

  1. 5+ years of relevant military, defense analysis, or IHL experience; ideally 8–20 years for senior contributors.
  2. Advanced degree (e.g., MA, LLM, PhD) or equivalent operational experience in military science, security studies, international law, or related fields.
  3. High credibility and established track record in warfighting, operational planning, targeting law, or humanitarian law application.
  4. Expertise in interpreting and applying conflict ethics, IHL, and defense policy frameworks in real-world scenarios.
  5. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical and ethical concepts clearly and concisely.
  6. Experience in research, policy analysis, or advisory roles within military, governmental, legal, or think-tank environments.
  7. Prior involvement with conflict analysis, war-crimes investigation, or weapons-policy development is a strong plus.

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