Principal Engineer - Remote | Expert Problem Solver

Crossing Hurdles; United States; À distance; GBP 87 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Crossing Hurdles seeks a Principal Engineer / Professor Technical Expert for a contract role focused on designing and evaluating highly challenging engineering problems. You will define rigorous constraints, craft solutions, and guide evaluations with data-driven reasoning.

Remote work is supported with a 10–40 hour per week commitment. The position requires leadership, deep technical expertise, and a track record of publications or patents. Compensation ranges from $85 to $185 per hour.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in engineering, physics, or materials.
• Principal-level experience in a large engineering organization or national lab.
• Deep technical expertise in a subdomain of engineering.
• Proven leadership with publications or patents.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex solutions to peers.
• Strong engineering judgment in evaluating constraints.
• Experience with advanced engineering and materials development.

Responsabilités

• Design difficult technical problems under realistic constraints.
• Provide correct solutions and explain reasoning.
• Define objective criteria for problem correctness.
• Review problems submitted for accuracy.
• Flag ambiguous or ungradable problems.
• Collaborate with experts to ensure clarity and correctness.
• Analyze and document challenges in problem-solving processes.

Connaissances

Principal-level leadership

Deep technical expertise

Communication skills

Publications/patents

Engineering judgment

Materials development

Formation

Master's or PhD in engineering, physics, materials, or related field

Description du poste

Crossing Hurdles seeks a Principal Engineer / Professor Technical Expert for a contract role focused on designing and evaluating highly challenging engineering problems. You will define rigorous constraints, craft solutions, and guide evaluations with data-driven reasoning.

Remote work is supported with a 10–40 hour per week commitment. The position requires leadership, deep technical expertise, and a track record of publications or patents. Compensation ranges from $85 to $185 per hour.