Engineering Subject Matter Expert – AI Training

Altis; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Altis is seeking experienced Mechanical Engineering professionals for a fully remote project that will apply engineering expertise to training and improving AI systems. The initial contract is 4 weeks, with a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week, and a flexible schedule to accommodate individual availability.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical design, manufacturing, or research backgrounds and are comfortable reviewing complex problems, evaluating designs, and communicating technically

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Professional, academic, research, or hands-on engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and engineering analysis.
• Strong technical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluency with tools relevant to your specialty, such as CAD platforms including SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, Creo, NX, CATIA, or Inventor; FEA/CFD tools; or MATLAB/Python for engineering analysis.
• The ability to review technical work and identify errors in calculations, assumptions, methodology, or reasoning.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools and an understanding of how human expertise and feedback can be used to train and improve AI systems.
• Comfort learning and navigating new technologies and digital platforms.
• Comfort working in a remote, self-directed environment.
• The ability to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Apply mechanical engineering expertise to help train and improve AI systems
• Review and evaluate engineering problems, solutions, designs, and technical explanations
• Analyze engineering calculations, assumptions, methodologies, and design decisions
• Assess technical information for accuracy, feasibility, logic, and completeness
• Identify errors, inconsistencies, or flawed engineering reasoning
• Solve technical and quantitative engineering problems
• Evaluate different approaches to engineering design and problem-solving
• Develop clear, technically sound explanations and solutions
• Apply professional engineering judgment to complex or ambiguous scenarios
• Follow detailed project guidelines and quality standards
• Complete work independently while managing your own schedule

Skills

Mechanical design

Product development

Manufacturing

Thermal systems

Structural analysis

Automotive engineering

Aerospace

HVAC

Robotics

Energy systems

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Onshape

Creo

NX

CATIA

Inventor

FEA/CFD tools

MATLAB/Python

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Subject Matter Expert AI Training

Location: Remote

Contract: Initial 4-week contract, with potential for ongoing opportunities

Hours: Minimum 10 hours per week

Schedule: Flexible

The Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Mechanical Engineering professionals for a fully remote project where you will apply your engineering expertise, technical judgment, and problem-solving abilities to specialized work supporting the training and improvement of AI systems.

This opportunity is ideal for mechanical engineers with strong industry, design, manufacturing, or research experience who are interested in applying their expertise to emerging technology while maintaining a flexible schedule.

The initial contract is 4 weeks, with the potential for ongoing project opportunities. Candidates must be able to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week, with work completed flexibly throughout the week based on individual availability and project requirements.

What You'll Do

• Apply mechanical engineering expertise to help train and improve AI systems

• Review and evaluate engineering problems, solutions, designs, and technical explanations

• Analyze engineering calculations, assumptions, methodologies, and design decisions

• Assess technical information for accuracy, feasibility, logic, and completeness

• Identify errors, inconsistencies, or flawed engineering reasoning

• Solve technical and quantitative engineering problems

• Evaluate different approaches to engineering design and problem-solving

• Develop clear, technically sound explanations and solutions

• Apply professional engineering judgment to complex or ambiguous scenarios

• Follow detailed project guidelines and quality standards

• Complete work independently while managing your own schedule

What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in mechanical engineers with experience in areas such as:

• Mechanical design

• Product development

• Manufacturing

• Thermal systems

• Structural analysis

• Automotive engineering

• Aerospace

• HVAC

• Robotics

• Energy systems

• Related mechanical engineering disciplines

Candidates should bring:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline

• Professional, academic, research, or hands-on engineering experience

• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and engineering analysis

• Strong technical reasoning and problem-solving abilities

• Fluency with tools relevant to your specialty, such as CAD platforms including SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, Creo, NX, CATIA, or Inventor; FEA/CFD tools; or MATLAB/Python for engineering analysis

• The ability to review technical work and identify errors in calculations, assumptions, methodology, or reasoning

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent written communication skills

• Familiarity with generative AI tools and an understanding of how human expertise and feedback can be used to train and improve AI systems

• Comfort learning and navigating new technologies and digital platforms

• Comfort working in a remote, self-directed environment

• The ability to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Fully remote project work

• Flexible schedule that can be managed around your existing commitments

• Minimum commitment of 10 hours per week

• Apply your mechanical engineering expertise to challenging technical problems

• Gain hands-on exposure to the training and improvement of AI systems

• Apply your engineering judgment and problem-solving skills to emerging technology

• Potential for ongoing project opportunities following the initial 4-week contract

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.