Aerodynamics & CFD Software Engineering Specialist (MSc/PhD)
About The Position
Gramian Consultancy is seeking Aerodynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Specialists with strong programming capabilities for a specialized AI training project focused on aerodynamic analysis, engineering simulation, and Python-based computational workflows. The role combines knowledge of fluid mechanics and applied aerodynamics with practical software development and coding. Specialists create, solve, review, and validate engineering tasks using programmatic, command-line-based workflows. Assignments may include airfoil analysis, computational-domain and mesh preparation, boundary-condition definition, CFD simulation, lift and drag calculations, and validation of numerical stability and physical realism. Practical coding is essential: the role requires writing Python code, automating engineering workflows, and using computational tools. Previous AI experience is not required. The position is remote and open to candidates in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Southeast Asia, and APAC. Workload is approximately 15 hours per week, with a flexible schedule; candidates may choose their working days and hours, including weekends. Compensation is output-based, with payment per task that meets project specifications.
Requirements
- Meet one of the stated education pathways: a master's or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering specializing in aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, or thermofluids; or a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering combined with at least 1–2 years of relevant aerodynamics-specific professional or research experience.
- Strong understanding of fluid mechanics and applied aerodynamics.
- Practical experience formulating and executing CFD or aerodynamic analyses.
- Strong practical proficiency in Python, including the ability to write and debug code independently.
- Experience using Python for scientific computing, engineering automation, or computational analysis.
- Experience with at least one engineering tool or library accessible through a command-line interface, scripting interface, configuration files, or programmatic API.
- Ability to select and justify modeling assumptions, boundary conditions, mesh strategies, and solver settings.
- Ability to diagnose numerical convergence issues, unstable solutions, and physically invalid results.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate technical reasoning and engineering trade-offs clearly.
- Professional English proficiency at C1 level or higher.
Responsibilities
- Solve and validate complex aerodynamic and fluid dynamics problems.
- Translate physical engineering requirements into computational models and solver-ready cases.
- Create or modify geometries, computational domains, and meshes.
- Define initial conditions, boundary conditions, fluid properties, and solver settings.
- Execute CFD and aerodynamic analysis workflows using command-line-accessible tools.
- Write Python code to automate preprocessing, simulation execution, parameter sweeps, postprocessing, and validation.
- Develop scripts and computational workflows for engineering analysis.
- Calculate and interpret aerodynamic quantities, including lift, drag, pressure distributions, and flow characteristics.
- Evaluate mesh quality, numerical convergence, solver stability, and the physical validity of simulation results.
- Diagnose non-convergence, unstable solutions, incorrect results, and physically invalid outputs.
- Select and justify modeling assumptions, mesh strategies, boundary conditions, and solver configurations.
- Document technical methodologies, engineering decisions, and simulation results.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
