Remote CFD AI Trainer: OpenFOAM, Python, V&V

Mindrift; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Performance bonus

Job summary

Mindrift is seeking a CFD specialist to train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulations. You will take CAD geometries, configure and run CFD tests, and create verified reference solutions with Python checks for agent results.

Required CFD experience with OpenFOAM, Fluent/CFX, or STAR-CCM+, plus proficiency in Python and GitHub. Remote engagement with flexible hours and project-based compensation.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field; PhD preferred.
• Hands-on CFD with OpenFOAM, Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+ incl. meshing.
• Solid verification and validation: mesh-independence studies and benchmarking.
• Comfortable with Python and GitHub.
• English at B2 level or above.

Responsibilities

• Train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level CFD tasks.
• Set up and run simulations from CAD geometry.
• Build verified reference solutions and benchmarks.
• Write Python checks for agent results.

Skills

Python

GitHub

CFD experience

Verification and Validation

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree

PhD preferred

Tools

OpenFOAM

ANSYS Fluent

ANSYS CFX

STAR-CCM+

Job description

Mindrift is seeking a CFD specialist to train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulations. You will take CAD geometries, configure and run CFD tests, and create verified reference solutions with Python checks for agent results.

Required CFD experience with OpenFOAM, Fluent/CFX, or STAR-CCM+, plus proficiency in Python and GitHub. Remote engagement with flexible hours and project-based compensation.