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Hardware Engineer, AI Trainer

Location

United States

Posted

91 days ago

Salary

$125 / hour

Seniority

Senior

3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Hardware Engineer, AI Trainer

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• Use your experience with KiCad to create tool-related questions • Review AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance to real-world hardware engineering and PCB design workflows • Evaluate AI-generated content based on your hands-on experience

Job Requirements

  • At least 3+ years of hands-on experience with KiCad
  • A working knowledge of schematic capture, PCB layout concepts, and EDA workflows
  • Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
  • The ability to work independently and follow written guidelines

Benefits

  • Flexible and asynchronous schedule with no minimum hour requirement
  • Work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection
  • Ongoing project-based opportunities

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