Freelance Mechanical CFD Engineer - AI Trainer
Mindrift•New York, NY
•Remote
About The Position
Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You will work with CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for agent results. The project is fully remote and offers flexible scheduling. During active project phases, tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week; this is 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. Performance-based bonus programs reward high-quality work and consistent delivery.
Requirements
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas.
- Several years of hands-on industry or research experience with CFD, including meshing.
- Experience with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX, or STAR-CCM+.
- Solid verification and validation practice, 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
- Aerospace, automotive, offshore, or turbomachinery background.
- Multiphase or particle-laden flow experience.
- A PhD is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Take CAD geometry and set up and run fluid simulations.
- Build verified reference solutions.
- Write Python checks for AI agents’ results.
- Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus programs that reward high-quality work and consistent delivery.
