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Remote contractor role contributing military operations, targeting, defense-policy, and IHL expertise to AI training and evaluation. Requires at least 5 years of relevant experience; 8–20 years is preferred for senior contributors. No salary or benefits are specified.
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Explore the remote job marketMilitary Operations & IHL Expert at micro1
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
Develop comprehensive taxonomies for military-use and defense operations within diverse conflict contexts.
Create dual-use triage frameworks that help distinguish between military and civilian applications of technology and knowledge.
Establish clear boundaries for prohibited assistance under international humanitarian law, providing structured input for AI training and evaluation.
Design conflict-risk rubrics and scenario-based evaluation tools to assess operational and ethical implications of defense activities.
Evaluate and refine policy-relevant benchmarks to ensure responsible testing of AI models in defense and humanitarian contexts.
Contribute written and verbal analyses articulating complex warfighting, targeting, and IHL concepts for interdisciplinary audiences.
Preferred qualifications
5+ years of relevant military, defense analysis, or IHL experience; ideally 8–20 years for senior contributors.
Advanced degree (e.g., MA, LLM, PhD) or equivalent operational experience in military science, security studies, international law, or related fields.
High credibility and established track record in warfighting, operational planning, targeting law, or humanitarian law application.
Expertise in interpreting and applying conflict ethics, IHL, and defense policy frameworks in real-world scenarios.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical and ethical concepts clearly and concisely.
Experience in research, policy analysis, or advisory roles within military, governmental, legal, or think-tank environments.
Prior involvement with conflict analysis, war-crimes investigation, or weapons-policy development is a strong plus.
Working remotely at micro1
micro1 builds human-expertise data and evaluation infrastructure for AI models and agents. It recruits core-team employees and domain experts for AI training projects.
- Headquarters
- San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
- Founded
- 2022
Expert opportunities are remote and can be flexible. International applicants are considered, subject to country exclusions and each project's requirements. Core-team work arrangements vary by opening; check the individual posting.
Apply through the official posting. Expert applicants complete an AI interview and skills certification, followed by project selection and onboarding. Certification does not guarantee a project or immediate work.