
Embedded Systems & RF Engineer Remote Canada
Listing checked October 23, 2026 · pay as published by Handshake AI
Key details
- Pay
- $96/hr
- Location
- Remote
- Job type
- Part-Time
- Posted
- October 9, 2026
Overview
Handshake AI seeks experienced embedded systems and RF engineers for part-time contract work that supports AI research. You will use your industry background in embedded firmware, DSP, RF and antenna design, or wireless communications to judge AI-generated content and show where it falls short. The project runs on an ongoing basis, so you can add it alongside a current engineering role. Tasks are self-paced and have no set schedule or minimum hours.
What You'll Do4
- Create expert engineering problems and scenarios that mirror real embedded, DSP, and RF design workflows.
- Review AI-generated responses for technical accuracy, practical feasibility, and alignment with industry practice.
- Write structured feedback that helps AI models reason like a working embedded or RF engineer.
- Complete assignments at your own pace with no fixed schedule or minimum hour requirement.
Requirements5
- MS or PhD in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering. A BS in EE or ECE also qualifies when paired with strong industry experience.
- At least 2 years of hands-on industry work in embedded systems, DSP, or RF.
- Deep expertise in one or more areas: embedded firmware, real-time systems, digital signal processing, RF and antenna design, or wireless communications.
- Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, SPICE, LTspice, Altium, KiCad, or GNU Radio is a plus.
- Strong written communication, close attention to detail, and the ability to work on your own in a remote, asynchronous setting.
Who Should Apply
The role suits engineers who hold a graduate degree in electrical, electronics, or computer engineering, or a BS in EE or ECE backed by solid industry work. You need at least two years of hands-on embedded, DSP, or RF experience and depth in a specialty such as real-time systems, antenna design, or wireless communications. People who enjoy evaluating technical arguments and writing clear critiques will get more from this project than those who prefer pure hardware work. Candidates often score lower when they list coursework without industry projects, leave out named tools like MATLAB, Python, or KiCad, or give feedback that stays general instead of naming specific technical flaws. If your expertise centers on software engineering, web development, or another field outside embedded or RF work, this project may not match your background.
Salary Insight
Handshake AI lists pay at $96.00 per hour. For specialized AI training work in electrical engineering, that rate lines up with contributors who hold an advanced degree and at least two years of industry experience in embedded, DSP, or RF. The listing does not mention project length, benefits, or a pay range beyond the per hour figure, so ask about those details during the hiring process.
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$96/hr
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$88/hour
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