Freelance Optical Engineer (Remote, Project-Based)

Job summary

This role involves contributing to project-based AI opportunities focused on testing and improving AI systems through the design of optics problems. Contributors will engage in tasks that simulate real physics research workflows, ensuring that problems are computationally intensive and require advanced reasoning across 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 reflect real physics research workflows.
• Creative problem design skills across diverse physics areas.
• Familiarity with physics modeling and approximation techniques.
• Strong written English proficiency (C1+).

Responsibilities

Project time expectations

Tasks are estimated to require approximately 10–20 hours per week during active project phases, based on specific project requirements.

Compensation

Contributors can earn up to $45 per hour, depending on their expertise and contribution pace, with compensation varying across different projects based on scope and complexity.

• Design original optics problems based on real research challenges.
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and cannot be solved manually in a reasonable timeframe.
• Develop problems that require complex reasoning in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics.
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers.