Remote full-time contract opportunity for experienced FreeCAD and BIM professionals to contribute parametric modeling, IFC interoperability, and engineering workflow expertise toward training advanced AI systems.
Mechanical Engineering Expert
Remote (Global)
$75 – $100/hr
May 10, 2026
Job description
About AfterQuery
AfterQuery is a research lab investigating the boundaries of artificial intelligence through novel datasets and experimentation.
The company is backed by leading investors including Y Combinator and Box Group, and collaborates with frontier AI labs to advance next-generation intelligent systems.
Role Overview
AfterQuery is seeking Mechanical Engineering Experts for a remote, project-based engineering role focused on CAD design, mechanical analysis, product development, and technical documentation.
This role is ideal for engineers with hands-on experience in mechanical systems, manufacturing workflows, and engineering design who enjoy solving real-world technical challenges across diverse industries and applications.
Projects are asynchronous and assigned individually, with flexible scheduling and opportunities to contribute to meaningful engineering work in fast-paced technical environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, review, and iterate on:
- Mechanical designs
- CAD models
- Assemblies
- Engineering systems
- Develop:
- Engineering drawings
- Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Manufacturing-ready technical documentation
- Perform engineering analysis including:
- Stress analysis
- Tolerance analysis
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM) assessments
- Support product development workflows from:
- Concept stage
- Prototype development
- Production-ready design
- Document:
- Design decisions
- Assumptions
- Engineering methodologies
- Collaborate on engineering solutions across multiple project domains and applications
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 2–4 years of professional experience in:
- Mechanical engineering
- Product design
- Related engineering disciplines
- Strong proficiency in at least one CAD platform including:
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- Fusion 360
- CATIA
- Siemens NX
- Equivalent CAD systems
- Ability to produce:
- Detailed mechanical designs
- Industry-standard engineering drawings
- Manufacturing documentation
- Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently on engineering tasks and deliverables
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Product Design
- Related engineering field
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with:
- FEA tools
- Simulation software
- ANSYS
- Abaqus
- SolidWorks Simulation
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes including:
- CNC machining
- Injection molding
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Additive manufacturing
- Experience in:
- Hardware startups
- Product development environments
- Fast-paced engineering teams
- Background in:
- Mechatronics
- Systems integration
- Electromechanical design
Work Details
- Fully remote contractor role
- Flexible asynchronous schedule
- Project-based work over approximately 2–3 weeks
- Expected commitment:
- Approximately 10–20 hours per week
- Opportunity to solve real-world engineering and product design challenges
Why Join
- Work directly with a YC-backed AI research company
- Gain exposure to advanced engineering and AI-driven workflows
- Build portfolio experience across diverse engineering projects
- Sharpen CAD, design, and product development expertise through high-impact technical work
Apply now
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