CAD & Simulation Engineer (Aero/Mech/EE) – Freelance

Prolific; España; A distancia; EUR 55.000 - 83.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Prolific is seeking experienced mechanical, electrical and aerospace engineers to design and review simulation-led tasks. The role focuses on converting real engineering problems into precise briefs, writing graders and reference solutions, and delivering measurable, reproducible designs.

Applicants should have a strong CAD/simulation background, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency with open-source tools.

Formación

• 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical, electrical or aerospace design and simulation.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and robust problem definition.
• Hands-on modelling, simulation and design projects using open-source tools.
• Proficiency with open-source domain tools listed above and Python scripting.
• Excellent technical documentation and clear communication of assumptions.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build and review simulation-led engineering tasks for CAD and simulation challenges.
• Write graders and reference solutions to verify task outcomes.
• Define precise, measurable briefs and ensure reproducible results.
• Document technical decisions and maintain clear communication of assumptions.

Conocimientos

CAD engineering

Simulation

Python scripting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Educación

PhD or MSc in mechanical/electrical/aerospace

Herramientas

FreeCAD

CadQuery

build123d

Gmsh

CalculiX

Code_Aster

MuJoCo

KiCad

ngspice

KLayout

OpenFOAM

Descripción del empleo

Prolific is seeking experienced mechanical, electrical and aerospace engineers to design and review simulation-led tasks. The role focuses on converting real engineering problems into precise briefs, writing graders and reference solutions, and delivering measurable, reproducible designs.

Applicants should have a strong CAD/simulation background, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency with open-source tools.