Mechanical & Aerospace Test and Reliability Engineer

Job summary

Use real-world test and reliability data to develop research-level problems for AI models. Draw on experience with performance trials, vibration and modal surveys, rig or flight tests, and failure investigations.

Job details

AfterQuery is an applied research lab. We're looking for test and reliability engineers who work with real test data: the performance trials, vibration and modal surveys, rig or flight tests, and failure investigations you have run and written up. You'll write research-level problems for AI models from your own work. This is fully remote, flexible contract work. Why Apply Competitive Pay: $300 per approved task, about 6 hours each (roughly $50/hour), with no cap on tasks Flexible Engagement: fully remote, on your own schedule Real Impact: put your hands-on data experience to work on frontier AI evaluation Required Qualifications Working knowledge of Python (or a similar language) for analyzing your own real data Able to write clearly about technical work in your field Able to work independently as a contractor without visa sponsorship Preferred 3 or more years of hands-on test, commissioning or condition-monitoring work, with a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering. Company Description AfterQuery is a research lab investigating the boundaries of artificial intelligence through novel datasets and experimentation. We're backed by top investors, including Y Combinator and Box Group, and support all leading AI labs.

What you’ll do

Use real-world test and reliability data to develop research-level problems for AI models. Draw on experience with performance trials, vibration and modal surveys, rig or flight tests, and failure investigations.

Requirements

Candidates need working knowledge of Python or a similar language for analyzing real data, clear technical writing skills, and the ability to work independently as a contractor. Preferred candidates have at least three years of hands-on test, commissioning, or condition-monitoring experience and a degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.

Listed skills

• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Python
• Test Data Analysis
• Mechanical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Performance Testing
• Vibration Testing
• Modal Surveys
• Rig Testing
• Flight Testing
• Failure Investigation
• Commissioning
• Condition Monitoring
• Technical Writing
• Reliability Engineering
• Independent Contract Work

Job areas

• Engineering
• Science & Research
• Technology
• Data & Analytics