Freelance Optical Engineer (Remote, AI Projects)

Job summary

This role involves contributing to project-based AI opportunities by designing computational physics problems that simulate real research workflows. Contributors will utilize Python programming to create and verify solutions for complex physics challenges.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational) or related fields.
• Proficiency in Python for numerical validation; familiarity with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or other programming languages is acceptable.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in applied, research, or teaching roles.
• Experience with numerical simulation methods and problem design in physics.
• Strong written English skills (C1+).

Responsibilities

• Design original computational physics problems that require Python programming to solve.
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and reflect real research challenges.
• Document problem statements and provide verified solutions clearly.

Skills

Project time expectations

Tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases of the project.

Compensation

Earn up to $45 per hour, depending on experience and contribution level.

• Creative thinking in problem design across various physics domains.
• Familiarity with physics modeling and approximation techniques.