Optical Engineer & AI Challenge Designer (Part-Time)

Mindrift; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 29,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focusing on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment. Mindrift seeks optical engineers for flexible, part-time projects in Australia.

Candidates design problems, run numerical simulations, and document solutions for real physics challenges. This role offers intellectual variety, remote-friendly collaboration, and the chance to contribute to

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational) or related fields.
• 2+ years of professional experience: applied, research, or teaching experience is applicable.
• Experience with numerical simulation methods.
• Ability to design problems that mirror real physics research workflows.
• Creative thinking in problem design across diverse physics areas.
• Familiarity with physics modeling and approximation techniques.
• Strong written English (C1+)

Responsibilities

• Design original optics problems that simulate real physics research workflows.
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers.
• Base problems on real research challenges or practical applications from optics & physics practice.
• Communicate results and collaborate with project teams.

Skills

Numerical simulation

Creative problem design

Optical engineering

English proficiency (C1+)

Education

Physics degree

Job description

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focusing on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment. Mindrift seeks optical engineers for flexible, part-time projects in Australia.

Candidates design problems, run numerical simulations, and document solutions for real physics challenges. This role offers intellectual variety, remote-friendly collaboration, and the chance to contribute to