Freelance Mechanical CAD&Simulation Engineer - AI Trainer

Mindrift

3d • Remote

About The Position

Help train and evaluate AI agents that work inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks that would take an expert 10–15 hours. You will design part geometry, build reference solutions, and judge the agent's attempts. You will work alongside CFD engineers who simulate the geometry you build. This freelance project is estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements; this is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active. Contributors can earn up to $69 per hour equivalent, depending on their level and pace of contribution. Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. The work is fully remote and performed on your own schedule using a laptop and stable internet connection.

Requirements

• A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional, hands-on CAD modelling experience with CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo, or similar.
• An active professional CAD licence of your own.
• Comfort with Python and GitHub.
• English proficiency at B2 level or above.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's or PhD degree.
• Experience preparing geometry for simulation, such as with ANSYS or similar.

Responsibilities

• Train and evaluate AI agents working inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks.
• Design part geometry.
• Build reference solutions.
• Evaluate the AI agents' attempts.
• Work alongside CFD engineers who simulate the geometry you build.

Benefits

• Fully remote work on your own schedule.
• Performance-based bonus programs that reward 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: Senior