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Senior Design Engineer | $61/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles
Iowa, IA Remote Contractor
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026

Position: Engineering Design Specialist and POD Lead

Type: Hourly Contract

Compensation: $46 $61/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 20 40 hours/week


Role Responsibilities

  • Develop simulation-basedQ engineering problems to train advanced AI models.
  • Create realistic design challenges involving trade-offs, component sizing, and optimization.
  • Validate engineering solutions using physics-based simulations and domain expertise.
  • Design multi-step problem sets including reference solutions, edge cases, and evaluation criteria.
  • Analyze AI outputs for correctness, feasibility, and physical realism.
  • Ensure accuracy in units, boundary conditions, convergence, and system behavior.
  • Document problems, solutions, and evaluation logic in a structured and clear manner.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve AI model performance.


Requirements:

  • Master s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong hands-on engineering design experience (not just analysis).
  • Strong expertise in at least one engineering domain (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Chemical, Robotics, etc.).
  • Proficiency in at least one simulation tool (FEA, CFD, SPICE, RF tools, etc.).
  • Strong Python (or equivalent) scripting skills.
  • Ability to design complex, simulation-based problems involving trade-offs and optimization.
  • High attention to detail including units, boundary conditions, and physical accuracy.
  • Strong analytical thinking with the ability to evaluate edge cases and design correctness.
  • Excellent written communication and ability to work independently in a remote setup.
  • Availability with at least 20- 40hrs per week with 4 hours overlap with PST.


Application Process:

  • Apply/Easy Apply and check email for application form
  • Fill Application Form
  • ICF Vetsmith Evaluation (after shortlisting to be completed within 24 hours)
  • Interview Round

Salary : $46 - $61

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