Remote CFD Engineer for AI Simulation & Verification

Mindrift; Madrid; Remote; EUR 23,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Fully remote work

Job summary

Mindrift is seeking a CFD specialist to help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You will take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.

The project is fully remote with flexible hours and compensation up to $31 per hour depending on level and pace. You will work on a global platform delivering high-quality, scalable simulations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (PhD preferred).
• Several years CFD experience with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
• Strong verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies and validation against experiments or benchmarks.
• Proficiency in Python and GitHub; English at least B2 level.
• Nice to have aerospace, automotive, offshore or turbomachinery background; multiphase flow experience.

Responsibilities

• Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks.
• You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.

Skills

CFD

Python

GitHub

OpenFOAM

English (B2)

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Aerospace)

PhD preferred

Tools

OpenFOAM

ANSYS Fluent/CFX

STAR-CCM+

Mesh generation

Job description

Mindrift is seeking a CFD specialist to help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You will take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.

The project is fully remote with flexible hours and compensation up to $31 per hour depending on level and pace. You will work on a global platform delivering high-quality, scalable simulations.