Electrical Engineer Expert - Remote Contract
Listing checked September 22, 2026 · pay as published by AfterQuery
Overview
AfterQuery needs electrical engineers to build the design and analysis problems that frontier AI labs use to test model judgment. You will author scenarios that span requirements through design review, then write reference answers that explain the engineering reasoning behind each choice. Another core task involves grading model output for technical accuracy and standards compliance, plus flagging designs that read as plausible yet would fail in practice. Contractors bring depth in at least one area, such as power systems, embedded hardware, or circuit design. The role runs remote and async, pays $100 to $125 per hour, and asks for 10 hours per week with weekly Stripe payments.
What You'll Do5
- 1Create practical electrical engineering problems that trace from initial requirements to a formal design review.
- 2Produce model answers that lay out the engineering logic for every design choice.
- 3Evaluate AI-generated solutions for technical correctness and adherence to industry standards.
- 4Identify designs that appear sound on paper but contain flaws that would surface during real use.
- 5Document the engineering rationale in clear written English for each scenario and answer.
Requirements8
- 1Degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
- 2Two or more years of professional electrical engineering work.
- 3Concentrated knowledge in one or more areas, including power systems, embedded hardware, or circuit design.
- 4Strong written English for explaining engineering rationale.
- 5Capacity to dedicate 10 hours per week to the contract.
- 6PE license or FE certification (preferred).
- 7Background that covers both design and testing (preferred).
- 8Hands-on depth with simulation tools such as SPICE or MATLAB (preferred).
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate holds an electrical engineering degree and brings at least two years of professional work, with deep knowledge in one area such as power systems, embedded hardware, or circuit design. You should write clear English and enjoy explaining technical decisions in detail, since the role centers on documenting engineering reasoning for AI models. A PE license, FE certification, or experience with SPICE and MATLAB will strengthen your application. This contract suits engineers who want a flexible, async side project of 10 hours per week. Candidates who lack depth in a core EE domain, cannot articulate design choices in writing, or need set hours often score low or fit poorly.
Salary Insight
The contract pays $100 to $125 per hour, with weekly deposits through Stripe. For specialized electrical engineering work tied to AI model evaluation, this range matches senior contributor or expert-network rates. It also sits above many standard contract EE roles that do not require documentation or model grading.
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Lead your application with a brief writing sample that explains one electrical design decision, such as a power system tradeoff or a circuit fix, and name the exact tools and standards you used. Highlight any PE license, FE certification, or SPICE and MATLAB experience in the first few lines.
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