Aerodynamics Expert - Remote

YO AI Labs; Boston (MA); A distancia; USD 110.000 - 179.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

YO AI Labs is seeking an Aerodynamics Expert (contractor) for a global remote AI training project involving CFD, Python workflows, and engineering simulations. The ~15 hours/week role offers pay at $80–$130/hour with flexible scheduling.

You will tackle aerodynamic problems, develop CFD workflows, validate results, and review AI-generated solutions for accuracy, applying strong backgrounds in aerodynamics and CFD and Python scripting.

Formación

• MS/PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or BS + 1–2 years aerodynamics experience
• Strong aerodynamics and CFD knowledge with practical Python experience
• Experience with CLI/programmatic tools such as OpenFOAM, SU2, Gmsh, FEniCSx, SciPy, or equivalent

Responsabilidades

• Solve and validate aerodynamic and fluid-dynamics problems.
• Develop computational models, geometries, meshes, and solver configurations.
• Run and automate CFD workflows using Python and CLI-based tools.
• Analyze lift, drag, pressure, velocity, and other simulation results.
• Diagnose mesh, convergence, stability, turbulence, and boundary-condition issues.
• Perform validation, sanity checks, and mesh-independence studies.
• Review AI-generated engineering solutions for technical accuracy

Conocimientos

Aerodynamics

Fluid Mechanics & CFD

Python

Computational Modeling & Simulation

Mesh & Solver Configuration

Numerical Validation & Troubleshooting

Technical Problem-Solving

Educación

MS/PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

BS + 1–2 years aerodynamics experience

Herramientas

OpenFOAM

SU2

Gmsh

FEniCSx

SciPy

Descripción del empleo

Aerodynamics Expert

Role Type: Contractor
Location: Global, Remote
Schedule: ~15 hrs/week, Flexible
Pay: $80–$130/hour

micro1 is seeking Aerodynamics Experts to support an AI training project involving CFD, aerodynamic analysis, engineering simulations, and Python. No prior AI experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Solve and validate aerodynamic and fluid-dynamics problems.
• Develop computational models, geometries, meshes, and solver configurations.
• Run and automate CFD workflows using Python and CLI-based tools.
• Analyze lift, drag, pressure, velocity, and other simulation results.
• Diagnose mesh, convergence, stability, turbulence, and boundary-condition issues.
• Perform validation, sanity checks, and mesh-independence studies.
• Review AI-generated engineering solutions for technical accuracy.

Required Skills

• Aerodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics & CFD
• Python
• Computational Modeling & Simulation
• Mesh & Solver Configuration
• Numerical Validation & Troubleshooting
• Technical Problem-Solving

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, or BS + 1–2 years of relevant aerodynamics experience.
• Strong aerodynamics and CFD knowledge with practical Python experience.
• Experience with CLI/programmatic tools such as OpenFOAM, SU2, Gmsh, FEniCSx, SciPy, or equivalent.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical reasoning and engineering trade-offs.