Remote CFD AI Trainer for Fluid Simulation Expert

Mindrift; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Mindrift is seeking a CFD-focused engineer to train and evaluate AI agents on expert fluid simulation tasks. You will take CAD geometry, run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and develop Python checks for results. Strong CFD experience with OpenFOAM, Fluent/CFX, or STAR-CCM+ and solid verification practices are essential.

Ideal candidates have a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering background, with Python and GitHub proficiency. English at B2 level or higher is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related field; PhD preferred but not required.
• Several years of hands-on CFD with OpenFOAM, Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
• Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies and validation against experiments or benchmarks.
• Comfortable with Python and GitHub.
• English at B2 level or above.
• Nice to have: aerospace, automotive, offshore or turbomachinery background; multiphase or particle-laden flow experience.

Responsibilities

• Train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks.
• Set up and run simulations from CAD geometry.
• Build verified reference solutions and benchmarks.
• Write Python checks for the agent's results.
• Work remotely with project teams and maintain code in GitHub.
• Contribute to high-quality, scalable CFD workflows.

Skills

Python

CFD experience

English (B2+)

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

OpenFOAM

ANSYS Fluent/CFX

STAR-CCM+

GitHub

Job description

Mindrift is seeking a CFD-focused engineer to train and evaluate AI agents on expert fluid simulation tasks. You will take CAD geometry, run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and develop Python checks for results. Strong CFD experience with OpenFOAM, Fluent/CFX, or STAR-CCM+ and solid verification practices are essential.

Ideal candidates have a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering background, with Python and GitHub proficiency. English at B2 level or higher is required.