Remote | Engineering Question Design & Review Expert — $50–$95/hour

About the Role

The day-to-day responsibilities of this role will involve working independently on asynchronous academic review tasks, ensuring that all questions are precise, self-contained, and answerable based on the provided information. You will also collaborate with other experts to develop plausible answer choices that challenge advanced learners and expert reviewers. With a focus on academic quality, technical precision, and assessment reliability, this role requires a high level of attention to detail and strong technical skills.

In this role, you will be part of a team of professionals who are dedicated to creating high-quality engineering assessments. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, applying your expertise to author, review, and validate assessment materials. Your work will have a direct impact on the development of engineering assessments, and you will be able to see the results of your efforts in the quality of the questions and materials that are created.

What You Will Do

• Create original, challenging multiple-choice questions across core engineering domains
• Design questions that test deep conceptual understanding, applied reasoning, technical judgment, and engineering problem-solving
• Ensure each question is precise, self-contained, unambiguous, and answerable based on the information provided
• Develop plausible answer choices that challenge advanced learners and expert reviewers
• Write clear reference solutions in structured markdown format
• Rate question difficulty across levels such as introductory undergraduate, advanced undergraduate, or postgraduate-level expertise
• Provide academic references from reputable sources such as peer-reviewed journals, university materials, or recognized technical resources
• Review pre-written engineering questions for accuracy, clarity, rigor, completeness, and solvability
• Flag issues involving ambiguity, missing assumptions, weak distractors, unclear wording, or incorrect answer logic
• Edit questions where needed and document the rationale for changes

What We Are Looking For

• Advanced expertise in mechanical engineering, thermal engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials science, industrial engineering, systems engineering, civil engineering, or related engineering fields
• Strong command of graduate-level engineering principles, applied mathematics, modeling, and domain-specific technical standards
• Experience authoring, reviewing, teaching, grading, or verifying academic assessment content
• Ability to express complex engineering ideas clearly and concisely in written English
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify subtle technical or conceptual issues
• Comfort working independently on asynchronous academic review tasks
• PhD or doctoral candidacy in engineering or a closely related technical field
• Equivalent experience in advanced research, technical teaching, industry engineering, academic writing, assessment design, or scholarly review may also be valuable

Nice to Have

• Professional engineering licensure
• Industry engineering experience
• Research publications
• University teaching experience
• Academic assessment background
• Familiarity with mechanical and thermal systems, electrical systems, aerospace systems, materials science, civil infrastructure, industrial systems, or applied engineering design

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive hourly rate of $50-$95 per hour
• Opportunity to work on a variety of projects and apply your expertise to author, review, and validate assessment materials
• Flexible, part-time schedule with approximately 10+ hours of work per week
• Opportunity to work with a team of professionals who are dedicated to creating high-quality engineering assessments
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your technical writing and engineering skills
• Access to a range of resources and tools to support your work, including markdown formatting and technical notation
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance and contributions to the team

• Tip: Showcase your technical writing skills by providing examples of your work, such as assessment questions or reference solutions you have authored.
• To stand out, highlight your experience with markdown formatting and technical notation, as well as your ability to work independently on asynchronous academic review tasks.
• When applying, be prepared to discuss your approach to authoring and reviewing engineering questions, and how you ensure accuracy, clarity, and technical precision.
• Consider creating a portfolio of your work, including examples of assessment questions, reference solutions, and academic references.
• During the interview process, ask questions about the team you will be working with, the types of projects you will be working on, and the opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Be prepared to negotiate your hourly rate based on your experience and qualifications, and don't be afraid to ask about benefits and perks such as flexible scheduling and professional development opportunities.