CFD Engineer - AI Trainer

Mindrift • New York, NY

1d • Remote

About The Position

Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. The role involves taking CAD geometry, setting up and running simulations, building verified reference solutions, and writing Python checks for agent results. This is a freelance opportunity that is fully remote and can be performed on your own schedule. During active project phases, tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week; this is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload. Contributors can earn up to $69 per hour equivalent, depending on their level and pace of contribution. Compensation varies by project scope, complexity, and required expertise. The platform also offers performance-based bonus programs that reward high-quality work and consistent delivery.

Requirements

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil and gas.
• Several years of hands-on industry or research experience in CFD, including meshing, using OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX, or STAR-CCM+.
• Solid verification and validation practices, including mesh-independence studies and validation against experiments or benchmarks.
• Comfort with Python and GitHub.
• English proficiency at B2 level or above.

Nice To Haves

• A PhD.
• Background in aerospace, automotive, offshore, or turbomachinery.
• Experience with multiphase or particle-laden flow.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run fluid simulations from CAD geometry.
• Build verified reference solutions for fluid simulation tasks.
• Write Python checks to evaluate AI agent results.
• Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks.

Benefits

• Fully remote work on your own schedule.
• Performance-based bonus programs rewarding high-quality work and consistent delivery.
• Opportunity to apply expertise to real-world technology projects and gain experience building high-quality solutions for a global platform.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level