Optical Engineer

Explore more jobs; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 8,900 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time projects

Project-based

Job summary

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment.

For this opportunity, contributors may design original optics problems that simulate real physics research workflows, ensure problems are computationally intensive, and develop problems involving mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics.

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.
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and cannot be solved manually within reasonable timeframes (days/weeks).
• Develop problems requiring non-trivial reasoning chains in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics.
• Base problems on real research challenges or practical applications from optics & physics practice.
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers.

Skills

Numerical simulation methods

Problem design

Creative thinking

Physics modeling

Strong written English

Education

Physics degree or related field

Job description

Industry Computational Mathematics and AI Benchmarking

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment.

What this opportunity involves

While each project involves unique tasks, contributors may:

• Design original optics problems that simulate real physics research workflows
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and cannot be solved manually within reasonable timeframes (days/weeks)
• Develop problems requiring non‑trivial reasoning chains in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics
• Base problems on real research challenges or practical applications from optics & physics practice
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers

What we look for

This opportunity is a good fit for optical engineers open to part-time, non-permanent projects.

• 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+)

Project time expectations

For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10-20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements.

This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.

Compensation

On this project, contributors can earn up to $35 per hour equivalent , depending on their level and pace of contribution. Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.