About the job
Please submit your CV in English and specify your English proficiency level.
Mindrift connects experienced professionals with project-based assignments to help technology companies test, evaluate, and improve AI systems. These roles are not permanent positions but offer flexible, freelance work.
Role overview
This freelance opportunity is designed for electrical engineers with strong Python skills who are interested in part-time, project-based work. The main focus is on designing and validating computational engineering challenges that mirror real-world engineering scenarios.
- Create engineering problems that simulate authentic processes and require Python programming for calculations and simulations
- Develop computationally intensive challenges involving numerical or iterative methods
- Focus on system design, optimization, or analysis in the problems you create
- Base each challenge on real research or practical engineering applications
- Validate solutions using Python and established engineering libraries
- Document each problem statement clearly and provide verified solutions
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Proficiency in Python for numerical validation; familiarity with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or similar tools is a plus
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in applied work, research, or teaching
- Understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations
- Strong written English skills at C1 level or higher
- Professional certifications such as CMME, SAS Certifications, CAP, and experience with international or applied projects are advantageous
Project workflow
- Submit your application
- Complete qualification steps
- Join a project
- Work on assigned tasks
- Receive payment
Time commitment
Most project phases require an estimated 10-20 hours per week. Actual workload may vary depending on project needs and timing.
Compensation
Earnings can reach up to $69 per hour, depending on expertise and project complexity. Rates may differ by assignment based on scope and required skills.
Location
This is a remote contract role based in San Antonio, Texas, United States.

