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Engineering PhD

80–95/hr

Remote

temporary

10 openings

Posted November 3, 2026

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Key details

Pay: $80–95/hr
Location: Remote
Job type: temporary
Openings: 10
Posted: November 3, 2026

Overview

This short-term pilot runs about 2–3 weeks and centers on real engineering workflows, not textbook exercises. You will design technical problems from your own research or practice, supply the correct analysis, and set clear criteria for what makes an answer right. The work is fully remote, with a target kickoff around November 8. Electrical, mechanical, chemical, industrial, and aerospace engineering backgrounds are all relevant.

What You'll Do5

Create technical problems that reflect actual engineering work in your field, complete with realistic constraints and supporting data.
Work out the correct solution and explain the reasoning step by step.
Set objective standards for correctness so another engineer reviewing the problem would reach the same conclusion.
Check problems submitted by other contributors for technical accuracy and sound methodology.
Identify and set aside problems that are ambiguous or cannot be graded rather than submitting them.

Requirements5

PhD or PhD candidacy in electrical, mechanical, chemical, industrial, or aerospace engineering.
Direct research or hands-on practice experience with problems you have worked on yourself.
Ability to explain why an answer is correct in a way another engineer can verify.
Strong grasp of the methods and constraints specific to your engineering discipline.
Comfort working independently on a short, remote pilot project.

Preferred Qualifications3

Degree from a strong research institution.
Publications or a record of technical contribution.
AI or LLM evaluation experience.

Who Should Apply

Engineering PhDs or PhD candidates in electrical, mechanical, chemical, industrial, or aerospace fields who have solved real problems in their research or practice. The role suits someone who can articulate why an answer is correct and set clear grading standards for others.

Salary Insight

The rate is $80–95 per hour for this short-term pilot.

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