Project-Based Optical Engineer for AI Training

Mindrift; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 55,104 - 104,697; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift connects optical engineers with project-based opportunities in the United States, focusing on testing and improving AI systems.

As a contributor, you will design original optics problems that replicate real-world research scenarios while using your creative problem-solving skills. A degree in Physics and strong written English proficiency are essential. This role offers competitive pay of up to $76 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience: applied, research, or teaching experience is applicable.
• Familiarity with physics modeling and approximation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design original optics problems that simulate real physics research workflows.
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and cannot be solved manually within reasonable timeframes.
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers.

Skills

Creative thinking in problem design across diverse physics areas

Experience with numerical simulation methods

Ability to design problems that mirror real physics research workflows

Strong written English (C1+)

Education

Degree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational) or related fields

Job description

Mindrift connects optical engineers with project-based opportunities in the United States, focusing on testing and improving AI systems.

As a contributor, you will design original optics problems that replicate real-world research scenarios while using your creative problem-solving skills. A degree in Physics and strong written English proficiency are essential. This role offers competitive pay of up to $76 per hour based on experience.