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Optics and Photonics Expert at AfterQuery
posted 1 month agoOptics and Photonics Expert | $100/hr | Worldwide Remote
AFTERQUERY is seeking experienced optics and photonics professionals for a flexible, project-based remote role. You will design challenging technical problems, author expert-level reference solutions, and evaluate submitted work for correctness and depth — all on your own schedule with no set hours or meetings required.
What You'll Do
- Design realistic, expert-level technical problems in optics, photonics, or electromagnetic systems
- Author detailed reference solutions demonstrating depth and correctness
- Evaluate and assess submitted work for technical accuracy and rigor
- Work fully asynchronously on a project-by-project basis
Required Qualifications
- 1+ years of hands-on experience modeling optical, photonic, or electromagnetic systems
- Working proficiency with at least one simulation tool such as Lumerical, Zemax, Code V, RSoft, COMSOL, Ansys HFSS, CST, Meep, or Tidy3D
- Currently or recently active in the field with practical, hands-on experience
- Comfortable working independently in a remote, asynchronous environment
Compensation & Perks
- $100/hr base rate
- Milestone bonuses for consistently high-quality work
- Fully flexible schedule — work when it suits you
- Engage with genuinely challenging, expert-level problems in your domain
This role is ideal for professionals who want competitive pay and intellectual engagement without the constraints of a traditional employment structure.