Engineering Challenge Architect — Remote Contractor

YO AI Labs; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking an experienced Engineering Technical Problem Author to contribute to AI-driven engineering problem sets. The contractor will create and evaluate advanced technical problems, assess AI responses for accuracy, and apply engineering judgment across multiple disciplines.

Strong domain expertise and technical judgment are required; prior AI experience is not mandatory. Roles are remote, with deadlines and structured feedback to improve AI models and problem sets.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in engineering, or substantial industry experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on technical engineering experience.
• Experience creating technically rigorous problems through exams, competitions, licensure exams, standards committees, or technical assessment programs.
• Experience with technical publications, patents, industry awards, competition results, or similar evidence of expertise.
• Professional-level English with strong written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, CAD software, CFD/FEA platforms, EDA tools, simulation software, or lab equipment.
• Ability to work independently and remotely while delivering high-quality content on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Author and evaluate advanced technical problems across Aerodynamics, Materials Science, CAD/Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Circuit Design, and related disciplines.
• Review AI-generated technical responses for correctness, engineering accuracy, completeness, and practical relevance.
• Apply engineering judgment to real-world design, analysis, troubleshooting, and failure scenarios as well as theoretical contexts.
• Analyze complex technical issues, identify ambiguities, and recommend clarifications to problem statements, assumptions, and conditions.
• Develop technically rigorous problems that test analytical reasoning, engineering principles, calculations, and design judgment.
• Provide structured written feedback and clear explanations to improve AI-generated technical reasoning.
• Collaborate remotely with technical experts and project participants to maintain high-quality deliverables.
• Document technical insights, identified weaknesses, and recommendations to support continuous improvement of AI models and problem sets.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Aerodynamics

AutoCAD

Technical Problem Authoring

Engineering Analysis

Technical Documentation

Analytical Reasoning

Technical Review & Validation

Written and Verbal Communication

Education

MS or PhD in engineering

Tools

CAD software

CFD/FEA platforms

EDA tools

Simulation software

Laboratory equipment

Job description

YO AI Labs is seeking an experienced Engineering Technical Problem Author to contribute to AI-driven engineering problem sets. The contractor will create and evaluate advanced technical problems, assess AI responses for accuracy, and apply engineering judgment across multiple disciplines.

Strong domain expertise and technical judgment are required; prior AI experience is not mandatory. Roles are remote, with deadlines and structured feedback to improve AI models and problem sets.