AI Trainer for Aerospace CAD Engineers — Remote

Prolific Academic Ltd; Gold Coast City; Remote; AUD 140,000 - 233,000; Part time

Job summary

Prolific Academic Ltd is seeking Aerospace Engineers to join its expert CAD/AI research network. Design and validate CAD concepts for open-source tools, contribute to training data for AI models, and perform Python script validation.

This is a remote advisory role in Australia; participation depends on client demand. Pay up to $120/hour for the main study; a paid vetting survey and screening call are required before invitation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with open-source CAD software (FreeCAD, KiCad, or similar).
• Python scripting skills (desirable).
• Experience writing validation scripts (desirable).
• Comfort with command line interfaces (desirable).
• Familiarity with Linux/Windows environments.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable internet and computer access.

Responsibilities

• Paid vetting survey (~10 minutes) at $12/hour.
• Design physical objects for 3D printing using open-source CAD.
• Perform engineering tasks with full process capture for AI training.
• Write and run Python validation scripts for design workflows.
• Iterate on gliders, propeller blades, rockets, or drones as required.
• Use tools like XFoil, OpenFOAM, OpenRocket, JavaProp, FreeCAD.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Python programming

Linux/Windows familiarity

Analytical/problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

FreeCAD

KiCad

OpenFOAM

OpenRocket

XFoil

JavaProp

Job description

Prolific Academic Ltd is seeking Aerospace Engineers to join its expert CAD/AI research network. Design and validate CAD concepts for open-source tools, contribute to training data for AI models, and perform Python script validation.

This is a remote advisory role in Australia; participation depends on client demand. Pay up to $120/hour for the main study; a paid vetting survey and screening call are required before invitation.