Copy of CFD & Aerodynamic Engineer (AI Training & Evaluation)

Lifted (an Upwork Company); España; Remote; EUR 98,000 - 135,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote contract

Flexible schedule

Weekly payments via Upwork

Job summary

Lifted (an Upwork Company) seeks CFD & Aerodynamic Engineers to design self-contained tasks for evaluating AI models. You will create precise problem statements, establish boundary conditions, and ensure solvable setups using OpenFOAM.

The role is fully remote, contract-based, with flexible hours (10–39 per week) and compensation of $80–$110 per hour, paid weekly through Upwork. Strong English writing and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Hands-on experience using OpenFOAM for CFD simulations.
• Strong foundation in fluid mechanics, aerodynamics and heat transfer.
• Experience with mesh generation, turbulence modeling, boundary conditions, post-processing and analysis.
• Ability to write clear, precise, and verifiable engineering problems.
• Excellent written English communication.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and independent work style.

Responsibilities

• Design compact CFD tasks that evaluate AI models' engineering reasoning.
• Create clear problem statements with boundary conditions and setup.
• Develop deterministic scoring checkers to evaluate AI responses.
• Produce verified reference solutions for solvability.
• Review and refine tasks for clarity, accuracy, and difficulty.
• Apply OpenFOAM experience to create real-world scenarios.
• Work remotely in a fully asynchronous environment with scheduling flexibility.

Skills

OpenFOAM experience

Fluid mechanics

Aerodynamics

Heat transfer

Mesh generation

Turbulence modeling

Boundary conditions

Post-processing

Written English

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Related discipline

Tools

OpenFOAM

Job description

What You'll Do:

• Design compact, self-contained CFD and aerodynamics tasks that evaluate AI models' engineering reasoning.
• Create clear and technically accurate problem statements covering topics such as boundary conditions, mesh quality, flow regimes, and simulation setup.
• Develop deterministic scoring checkers that objectively evaluate AI-generated responses.
• Produce verified reference solutions to ensure each task is technically accurate and fully solvable.
• Review and refine engineering tasks to improve clarity, physical accuracy, and appropriate difficulty.
• Apply real-world experience with OpenFOAM to develop practical and realistic engineering scenarios.
• Work independently in a fully remote, asynchronous environment with complete scheduling flexibility.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering , or a closely related discipline.
• Hands-on experience using OpenFOAM for computational fluid dynamics simulations.
• Strong foundation in fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, and heat transfer principles.
• Experience with:
  • Mesh generation
  • Turbulence modeling
  • Boundary condition specification
  • Post-processing and simulation analysis
• Ability to write clear, precise, and objectively verifiable engineering problems.
• Excellent written English communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience working on aerospace, automotive, motorsports, renewable energy, or industrial CFD applications.
• Familiarity with advanced CFD validation and verification techniques.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation or engineering research.
• Previous experience contributing to AI, simulation, or data annotation projects.
• Fully remote, independent contractor opportunity.
• Flexible schedule with an expected workload of 10–39 hours per week , depending on project demand.
• Compensation ranges from $80–$110 USD per hour , based on qualifications and experience.
• Payments are issued weekly for completed work from the previous week.
• If selected, you will receive an Upwork contract offer along with onboarding instructions for the client's task platform.
• To be considered, candidates must:
  • Submit an Upwork proposal.
  • Complete the required Google Form.
  • Accept the Upwork contract to receive onboarding instructions, assessment access, and project payments.
• Due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

An enterprise client is seeking CFD & Aerodynamic Engineers to help train and evaluate next-generation AI systems by contributing real-world engineering expertise. This opportunity is offered by a leading AI data platform that enables organizations to build intelligent applications powered by high-quality human expertise.

Originally posted on Himalayas