Electrical Engineer

$60–80/hrrate as listed

micro1 is contracting electrical engineers to write single-answer multiple-choice questions with rubrics and explanations, and to check AI-generated EE content for technical accuracy. Work is remote, asynchronous, and paid per accepted task, with observed rates in the $60–80/hr range.

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What the work involves

You author exam-grade multiple-choice questions inside your EE specialization — analog, digital, RF, or power electronics, generally with an integrated-circuit slant. Each item needs one defensibly correct option, distractors that reflect real misconceptions rather than filler, a concise worked explanation, and a rubric a second reviewer can apply without guessing your intent. The other half of the work is adjudication: reading model output on EE topics and deciding whether it is correct, subtly wrong, or right for the wrong reason, then documenting why in language a non-specialist reviewer can follow.

Expect iteration. Questions get returned for ambiguity, for options that are technically defensible under a different assumption, or for topics that have drifted too close to textbook recall. Engineers who do well here treat rejection notes as spec clarifications rather than disputes.

What the platform screens for

Verifiable depth in one named subdomain. Screens push past definitions — expect follow-ups on tradeoffs, corner cases, and what breaks at the boundaries of a stated assumption.
Item-writing judgment. Can you explain why a distractor is plausible, and why a question has exactly one correct answer under the stated conditions?
Clarity under constraint. Explanations are graded on precision and brevity, not length.
Follow-through. micro1 fills these roles quickly and expects first tasks within 24–48 hours of onboarding.

Logistics

Fully remote and asynchronous — no standing meetings, no fixed hours. Compensation is output-based: you are paid per task meeting spec, and the observed $60–80/hr band reflects experienced contributors working at pace, not a guaranteed hourly rate. Minimum weekly submission quotas apply, so treat this as a recurring commitment rather than occasional side work. Advanced degrees (MS/PhD) are preferred, and prior teaching, tutoring, or assessment-writing experience is a strong differentiator. No AI background required.

What they look for

electrical engineering
analog circuits
digital circuits
rf (radio frequency)
power electronics
integrated circuits (ic)
educational content creation
rubric design
assessment development
instructional design
technical writing
verbal communication
independent work
remote collaboration
asynchronous communication

Before you apply

Would you pass this screen?

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Do you hold a Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline?
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related field · required
Do you have deep technical expertise in at least one of these areas: Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, RF (Radio Frequency), or Power Electronics with a focus on Integrated Circuits?
Specialization in at least one target domain · required
Have you created educational content, designed rubrics, or developed assessments in electrical engineering (e.g., exam questions, lab guides, course materials, tutorials)?
Educational content creation or assessment experience · preferred
Have you worked remotely for at least 3 months on a technical project or role with asynchronous communication as the primary coordination method?
Demonstrated remote work experience · preferred
Are you available to begin delivering tasks (questions, rubrics, reviews) within 24–48 hours of onboarding completion and able to commit to a minimum weekly submission requirement?
Ready to commit weekly output within 48 hours of onboarding · required

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Included with this listing

Interview prep — 11 questions

Matched to what this platform's screening actually measures. Answer each out loud in 60–90 seconds: claim → concrete example → implication.

What it tests: Verifying advanced degree and confirming depth in one of the four target domains (Analog, Digital, RF, Power Electronics/IC) rather than surface familiarity across many.
A strong answer: Name the degree level and institution, specify which of the four domains you specialized in (or studied deeply), and give one concrete example of a project, thesis, or technical work that demonstrates that depth—not a broad survey.
Where people lose it: Claiming expertise across all four domains equally, or describing general electrical engineering knowledge without anchoring to a particular specialization; the platform needs deep domain authority in at least one area to validate AI-generated content credibly.