$105–190/hr
Professional engineer expert
For licensed engineers. Civil and structural work for AI training.
Mechanical, electrical, aerospace and structural engineers build realistic engineering problems, review CAD work and check simulation results. Tool skills matter here: CAD, OpenFOAM, OpenSees, KiCad and similar.
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Highest pay first$50–150/hr
CFD Engineer
Skills: CFD engineering, Aerodynamics, Fluid-dynamics.
$125/hr
Electrical design engineer
Apply circuit and electrical design expertise to AI training tasks.
$125/hr
Rhino 3D modeler
Show AI how 3D modeling work is really done in Rhino.
$60–120/hr
Mechanical Engineering Expert (MSc. or PhD)
Skills: Python, Mechanical engineering.
$80–120/hr
Aerodynamics Expert (MSc. or PhD)
Skills: Python, Aerodynamics.
$60–120/hr
Hardware Expert (MSc. or PhD)
Skills: Rtl, Hardware.
$90–120/hr
CAD drafter
Teach models drafting standards and review their CAD output.
$80–110/hr
Structural engineer (OpenSees)
Build structural analysis tasks in OpenSees for AI models.
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$80–110/hr
CFD engineer (OpenFOAM)
Design fluid dynamics tasks in OpenFOAM that test AI models.
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$60–100/hr
Simulation Expert – Real-to-Sim 3D Environments & Assets
Skills: Isaac sim, Gazebo, Mujoco, plus 12 more.
$40–90/hr
CAD Design Expert (Instructor)
Skills: CAD tools mastery, Parametric modeling mastery, Design intent & assembly reasoning, plus 1 more.
$40–90/hr
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Skills: Design intent & assembly reasoning, Parametric modeling depth, Mechanism & kinematic sense, plus 2 more.
$40–80/hr
Mechanical Design Engineer – CAD & Manufacturing
Skills: Solidworks, Fusion 360, Onshape, plus 17 more.
$40–80/hr
Aerospace CAD Expert
Skills: CAD (computer-aided design), Freecad, Mechanical engineering, plus 12 more.
$40–80/hr
FreeCAD Expert
Skills: Freecad, Mechanical engineering, Multi-part CAD assembly analysis, plus 2 more.
$40–80/hr
Mechanical CAD Expert
Skills: Freecad, Solidworks, Catia, plus 11 more.
$40–80/hr
Industrial Design CAD Expert
Skills: Freecad, CAD assembly interpretation, Mechanical engineering, plus 2 more.
$75/hr
Hardware engineering expert
For engineering graduates with a hardware focus.
$50/hr
Industrial engineering expert
For industrial engineering graduates.
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CAD & Simulation Consultant | Engineering Design and Simulation – Aerospace / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
Develop CAD models and simulations for aerospace and electrical engineering projects.
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Engineering Manager
Lead large teams to deliver high-quality datasets for LLM training.
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Hardware Design Engineer – KiCad, PCB Design and Verification Expert
Design and verify PCBs using KiCad for diverse electronic applications.
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Pod lead - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (Terminal Bench Science)
Lead a team to create and validate engineering tasks for AI training.
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Mechanical Design & Analysis Domain Lead (CAD/CAE Expert)
Convert engineering challenges into structured test scenarios for AI training.
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Senior Power Electronics / Automotive Hardware Design Engineer
Develop power electronics hardware designs for automotive applications.
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Senior General Hardware Design Engineer – Analog, Mixed-Signal and RF
Design and develop analog and RF circuits for diverse hardware applications.
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Senior Digital / High-Speed Hardware Design Engineer
Develop high-speed hardware designs from specifications to PCB layout.
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Pod lead - Civil and structural engineering
Review and validate engineering tasks for accuracy and quality.
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Engineering – Aerospace / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
Design and validate CAD models for aerospace and electrical simulations.
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Domain Expert: Engineering
Review complex engineering problems and evaluate AI-generated technical outputs.
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How much do these roles pay?
Listed rates on this page run from $40 to $190 an hour. Rates vary by project and location, and the platform shows you the current rate before you accept work. Work comes in projects, so some weeks are busier than others.
What do I need to apply?
An engineering degree and hands-on experience with the tools named in each role.
Do I need AI experience?
No. The platforms train you on their own guidelines. They're looking for your expertise and careful judgment, not a background in AI.
Is this a job with benefits?
No. These are independent contractor roles, paid by the platform. You choose your hours, and you're responsible for your own taxes.
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