Aerospace CAD Expert – Remote Contract
Listing checked September 12, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
micro1 seeks Aerospace CAD Experts for a customer project that builds high-fidelity, multi-part aerospace assemblies. You will use FreeCAD to analyze complex mechanical designs and then write technical questions and answers that help train next-generation AI systems. No AI background is needed. Your mechanical engineering or industrial design knowledge is what matters. This is a remote contractor role with a pay range of $40 to $80 per hour.
What You'll Do7
- 1Write objective, multi-part questions about aerospace assemblies that demand exact technical answers and cannot be guessed.
- 2Open native FreeCAD files to study and interpret intricate mechanical assemblies.
- 3Create several high-quality questions per assembly, covering key features, functions, and part relationships.
- 4Provide clear, well-researched answers to each question, citing the assembly data.
- 5Communicate through writing and occasional verbal discussions to clarify requirements and confirm technical accuracy.
- 6Follow a standards-driven approach so questions and answers stay comprehensive, relevant, and program-agnostic.
- 7Contribute to documentation and feedback loops that improve future question sets and project workflows.
Requirements7
- 1Proven expertise in aerospace, mechanical engineering, or industrial design with a solid grasp of CAD principles.
- 2Hands-on experience with multi-part CAD assemblies, including the ability to read complex design intent and technical drawings.
- 3Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely.
- 4Familiarity with FreeCAD or similar CAD platforms. FreeCAD exposure is a plus, not required.
- 5Demonstrated ability to author precise technical questions and answers, ideally in an educational or documentation setting.
- 6High attention to detail and a commitment to producing objective, high-quality content.
- 7Interest in advancing technology and supporting the development of intelligent design systems.
Who Should Apply
This role fits someone with a mechanical engineering, aerospace, or industrial design background who has worked with multi-part CAD assemblies and can write precise technical questions and answers. You should be comfortable reading native FreeCAD files and explaining design intent in clear language. The role is less suitable for candidates who lack hands-on assembly experience or who prefer purely creative design work over documentation and analysis. A common reason candidates get rejected is submitting generic questions that can be guessed without looking at the assembly. Another is failing to provide well-researched answers that reference specific assembly data.
Salary Insight
The pay range is $40 to $80 per hour. Final rate depends on your experience and the project scope.
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In your application, include a short sample question and answer based on a multi-part assembly you have worked with. Show how the question requires exact technical knowledge and how your answer cites specific features or part relationships. Mention any FreeCAD experience, even if it is limited, and highlight your written communication skills.
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