Freelance Optical Engineer (Remote, AI Projects)

Job summary

This role involves contributing to project-based AI opportunities focused on testing and improving AI systems through the design of computational physics problems. Contributors will engage in tasks that require Python programming and a strong understanding of physics concepts.

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 similar programming languages is acceptable.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in applied, research, or teaching roles.
• Experience with numerical simulation methods.
• Ability to design problems that reflect real physics research workflows.
• Strong 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 requirements.

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 scope and complexity.

• Design original computational physics problems that simulate real research workflows.
• Create Python-based problems requiring computational solutions (using Numpy, SciPy, Sympy).
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and require significant reasoning in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics.
• Base problems on real research challenges or practical applications.
• Verify solutions using Python and standard physics simulation libraries.
• Document problem statements and provide verified correct answers clearly.