Aerodynamics Expert – Remote

RemoteJobsOne; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 207,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

RemoteJobsOne is seeking a highly skilled Aerodynamics Expert for a fully remote, contractor role. You will tackle CFD and aerodynamic analyses, translating physical requirements into solver-ready simulations, and developing Python-based automation for preprocessing, running simulations, and validation.

The position is global, remote, with flexible hours (~15 hrs/week). Candidates should have an advanced degree or relevant aero experience and be proficient with Python and CLI-enabled tools like

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Aero/Mech Eng or BS with 1–2 years aero-focused experience
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics and applied aerodynamics
• Experience formulating and executing CFD or aerodynamic analyses
• Proficiency with Python
• CLI/scriptable/programmable engineering tools

Responsibilities

• Solve and validate aerodynamic and fluid-dynamics problems.
• Translate physical requirements into computational models and solver-ready cases.
• Create or modify geometries, domains, and meshes.
• Define initial/boundary conditions and solver settings.
• Run CFD and aerodynamic analyses via command-line tools.
• Automate preprocessing, simulations, parameter sweeps, postprocessing, and validation with Python.

Skills

Python programming

Fluid mechanics

Problem solving

Education

MS or PhD in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Eng with aero focus + 1-2 years aero experience

Tools

OpenFOAM

SU2

Gmsh

FEniCSx

Elmer

CalculiX

SciPy

Job description

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This is a fully remote position, open to candidates based in 55 countries, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, India, France, Netherlands, Singapore.

Pay: $80-$150/hr

Aerodynamics Expert

Pay: $80-$150/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.

This is a very coding heavy role. Candidates but have experience using coding agents with python in their workflow.

What You'll Work On

1. Solve and validate aerodynamic and fluid-dynamics problems.
2. Translate physical requirements into computational models and solver-ready cases.
3. Create or modify geometries, computational domains, and meshes.
4. Define appropriate initial conditions, boundary conditions, fluid properties, and solver settings.
5. Run CFD and aerodynamic-analysis workflows using command-line-accessible tools.
6. Use Python to automate preprocessing, simulation execution, parameter sweeps, postprocessing, and validation.

Required Qualifications

1. An MS or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with an aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, or thermofluids specialization; or
2. A BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering plus at least 1-2 years of aero-specific professional or research experience.
3. Strong understanding of fluid mechanics and applied aerodynamics.
4. Experience formulating and executing CFD or aerodynamic analyses.
5. Practical proficiency with Python.
6. Experience with at least one engineering tool or library that can be operated through a CLI, scripting interface, configuration files, or programmatic API.
7. Ability to select and justify modeling assumptions, boundary conditions, mesh strategies, and solver settings.
8. Ability to diagnose non-convergence, unstable solutions, incorrect results, and physically invalid outputs.
9. Ability to communicate technical reasoning and engineering trade-offs clearly.

Relevant tools may include 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

1. Complete an AI interview of approximately 30 minutes.
2. 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

1. 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.