Aerodynamics Expert (MSc. or PhD)

Remotebridge; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Remotebridge is seeking a highly skilled Aerodynamics Expert (MSc or PhD) for a global, fully remote contractor role. You will contribute to AI training projects involving CFD, Python, and engineering simulation, delivering solver-ready cases and validated results.

The position offers flexible scheduling (~15 hours per week) and tasks that can be completed via command-line workflows. Candidates should have strong CFD experience and Python proficiency.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Aerospace Eng or related field; aero specialization preferred
• BS with 1–2 years aero-specific experience acceptable

Responsibilities

• Solve and validate aerodynamic and fluid-dynamics problems.
• Translate physical requirements into computational models and solver-ready cases.
• Create or modify geometries, computational domains, and meshes.
• Define initial/boundary conditions, fluid properties, and solver settings.
• Run CFD and aerodynamic-analysis workflows via CLI tools.
• Use Python to automate preprocessing, simulation, and validation.

Skills

CFD analysis

Python scripting

Numerical methods

Communication of trade-offs

Education

MS or PhD in Aerospace Engineering

BS in Aerospace/Mechanical Eng with aero specialization

Tools

OpenFOAM

SU2

Gmsh/Mesh tooling

Job description

Aerodynamics Expert (MSc. or PhD)

Pay: $80-$120/hour

Location: Global, fully remote

Job Type: Contractor (~15 hours per week)

Schedule: Flexible- you can choose the hours and days you work, including weekends if desired

We are looking for a highly skilled Aerodynamics Expert to contribute to an AI training project involving computational fluid dynamics, aerodynamic analysis, engineering simulation, and Python.

The work involves creating, solving, reviewing, and validating engineering tasks that can be completed through programmatic, command-line-based workflows. A representative task may require analyzing an airfoil, preparing a computational domain and mesh, defining appropriate boundary conditions, running a CFD simulation, calculating lift and drag, and determining whether the resulting flow field is numerically and physically valid.

What You’ll Work On

• Solve and validate aerodynamic and fluid-dynamics problems.


• Translate physical requirements into computational models and solver-ready cases.


• Create or modify geometries, computational domains, and meshes.


• Define appropriate initial conditions, boundary conditions, fluid properties, and solver settings.


• Run CFD and aerodynamic-analysis workflows using command-line-accessible tools.


• Use Python to automate preprocessing, simulation execution, parameter sweeps, postprocessing, and validation.

Required Qualifications

• An MS or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with an aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, or thermofluids specialization; or


• A BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering plus at least 1-2 years of aero-specific professional or research experience.


• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics and applied aerodynamics.


• Experience formulating and executing CFD or aerodynamic analyses.


• Practical proficiency with Python.


• Experience with at least one engineering tool or library that can be operated through a CLI, scripting interface, configuration files, or programmatic API.


• Ability to select and justify modeling assumptions, boundary conditions, mesh strategies, and solver settings.


• Ability to diagnose non-convergence, unstable solutions, incorrect results, and physically invalid outputs.


• Ability to communicate technical reasoning and engineering trade-offs clearly.


• Relevant tools may include Python, OpenFOAM, SU2, Gmsh, FEniCSx, Elmer, CalculiX, SciPy, or similar programmatic engineering software. Experience with an equivalent CLI-accessible tool is acceptable.


• Relevant Python tools may include NumPy, SciPy, pandas, Matplotlib, Jupyter, solver APIs, mesh-processing libraries, or domain-specific scientific packages. No single library is mandatory.

Process

• Apply to the role and complete the screening questions.


• Complete an AI interview of approximately 30 minutes.


• Complete the hiring manager review.

Compensation Structure

Compensation is output-based. Experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete each task may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow.

Minimum submission requirements apply.

Start Timeline & Availability

• We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts who are ready to begin immediately. If selected, you will be expected to start your first task within 24-48 hours of completing onboarding.