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Spacecraft Systems Engineer for Model Evaluation

Rate agreed per project

Hourly or per-task contractRemoteFlexible, part-timePaid weekly in USD

At a glance

  • Rate agreed per projectPaid weekly in USD
  • Hourly or per-task contractIndependent contractor · Expert
  • RemoteWork from anywhere with a stable connection.
  • Flexible, part-timeChoose your own hours.
  • Ongoing, project-based Starts when a matching project opens · Rolling applications

Role overview

Evaluate AI models on spacecraft subsystems, mission design and space operations.

Key responsibilities

  • Build evaluation questions on power, thermal, attitude control and communications
  • Grade model answers on mission trade-offs and failure modes
  • Review multi-step agent tasks that plan or check a mission

Ideal qualifications

  • Experience on a satellite, launch or space-exploration program
  • Degree in aerospace, electrical or systems engineering

Nice to have

  • CubeSat, ground-segment or mission operations experience

More about the opportunity

Space programs run on documents that never reach the open web. Your judgement is the training signal.

Compensation and contract terms

  • Hourly or per task, in USD. Your rate is agreed per project.
  • Hourly or per-task contract. You are engaged as an independent contractor.
  • Remote. Flexible, part-time, on your own schedule.
  • Paid weekly in USD for approved work.
  • Projects can be extended, shortened or ended early depending on project needs and quality.

Application process

  1. ApplyCreate a free profile and upload your CV.
  2. InterviewAbout 20 minutes. You need a laptop or desktop with a camera and microphone.
  3. ID and credential checkWe verify your identity and the qualifications the role needs.
  4. Matched to projectsOnce verified, you are invited to paid projects that fit your skills.

Free to apply. Vettedlance never charges candidates, and will never ask you to pay for training, tests or equipment.

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