Aerospace Engineer – Open-Source CAD for AI Training (Remote)

Prolific Academic Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 17,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolific Academic Ltd is seeking Aerospace Engineers to join our expert network for open source CAD research. This is a task-based, freelance opportunity with no fixed schedule and full remote work; you choose projects and hours, paid via PayPal.

Screener pays $12/hour; selected tasks pay up to $120/hour. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field, proficiency with FreeCAD or KiCad, Linux/Windows comfort, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with open-source CAD software such as FreeCAD or KiCad.
• Comfortable using Linux and/or Windows environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Reliable internet connection and computer access.

Responsibilities

• Design physical objects for 3D printing using open-source CAD tools.
• Document design workflow, tool usage, and decisions to aid AI model training.
• Write and run Python validation scripts to support the workflow.
• Examples: projects like gliders, propeller optimization, drone frames.
• Typical tools: XFoil, OpenFOAM, OpenRocket, JavaProp, FreeCAD

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Reliable internet

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

FreeCAD

KiCad

Open-source CAD

Job description

Prolific Academic Ltd is seeking Aerospace Engineers to join our expert network for open source CAD research. This is a task-based, freelance opportunity with no fixed schedule and full remote work; you choose projects and hours, paid via PayPal.

Screener pays $12/hour; selected tasks pay up to $120/hour. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field, proficiency with FreeCAD or KiCad, Linux/Windows comfort, and strong analytical skills.