Hardware Expert (MSc. or PhD)
Listing checked October 16, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
micro1 seeks experienced hardware engineers to build AI training content around real engineering problems. You will design self-contained challenges, craft reference solutions, and validate results using tools like Python, MATLAB, Simulink, SPICE, or C/C++. The role is fully remote and global, with about 15 hours per week on a flexible schedule you control. Pay is output-based, and you can start within 24 to 48 hours after onboarding.
What You'll Do7
- 1Design technically rigorous, self-contained hardware engineering problems drawn from realistic industry or research settings.
- 2Produce clear reference solutions using engineering calculations, simulations, scripts, or experimental reasoning.
- 3Validate outcomes with tools such as Python, MATLAB, Simulink, SPICE, Julia, C/C++, or test automation platforms.
- 4Ensure every problem and solution can be independently verified and reproduced.
- 5Connect first-principles reasoning to practical constraints when shaping each challenge.
- 6Meet minimum submission requirements for each task assigned.
- 7Complete your first task within 24 to 48 hours of finishing onboarding.
Requirements6
- 1Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related field.
- 2Significant professional or research experience in hardware engineering, product development, systems integration, testing, validation, reliability, or failure analysis.
- 3Proven ownership of a substantial engineering problem, such as a product or subsystem that reached production, a model validated against physical testing, a test system you built, or a difficult failure you diagnosed.
- 4Must have experience working with Coding Agents.
- 5Ability to create problems and solutions that stand up to independent verification.
- 6Comfort using engineering software and scripting tools to support your work.
Who Should Apply
Hardware engineers with an MSc or PhD and a track record of owning complex technical work, from production systems to validated models or failure diagnosis. You must have hands-on experience with Coding Agents and be ready to start within 24 to 48 hours.
Salary Insight
Pay ranges from $60 to $120 per hour. Compensation is output-based, meaning you are paid per task that meets project specifications. The time each task takes can vary based on your experience and workflow.
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