Freelance Optical Engineer
Location: Remote
Compensation: Piece Work
Reviewed: Tue, Jun 09, 2026
This job expires in: 25 days
Job Summary
To support innovative AI projects, the part-time Freelance Optical Engineer will design computational physics problems that require Python programming, ensuring they are computationally intensive and based on real research challenges, while working remotely on a project-based basis.
Key responsibilities
- Design original computational physics problems that simulate real research workflows
- Create problems requiring Python programming and verify solutions using standard physics simulation libraries
- Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers
Required qualifications
- Degree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational) or related fields
- Proficiency in Python for numerical validation; familiarity with other programming languages is a plus
- 2+ years of professional experience in applied, research, or teaching roles
- Experience with numerical simulation methods and problem design in physics
- Strong written English proficiency (C1+ level)
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