Freelance Optical Engineer (Remote, AI Projects)

Job summary

This role involves contributing to project-based AI opportunities by designing and evaluating optics problems that reflect real physics research workflows. Contributors will work on tasks that require creative problem-solving and a strong understanding of various physics disciplines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational) or related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in applied, research, or teaching roles.
• Proficiency in numerical simulation methods.
• Ability to create problems that replicate real physics research workflows.
• Strong creative thinking skills in problem design across diverse physics areas.
• Familiarity with physics modeling and approximation techniques.
• Excellent written English skills (C1+).

Responsibilities

Project time expectations

Tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active project phases, based on project needs.

Compensation

Contributors can earn up to $45 per hour, depending on their level of expertise and contribution pace. Compensation may vary across different projects based on their scope and complexity.

• Design original optics problems that simulate real physics research workflows.
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and not solvable manually in a reasonable timeframe.
• Develop problems that require complex reasoning in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics.
• Base problems on actual research challenges or practical applications in optics and physics.
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers.