Aerospace Engineer | Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; À distance; CAD 156 000 - 234 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Crossing Hurdles is seeking an Aerodynamics Expert (MSc. or PhD) for a contract role. The position is fully remote and global, with 10–40 hours per week. You will solve aerodynamic and CFD problems and translate requirements into solver-ready models.

Candidates should hold an advanced degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, have strong fluid mechanics knowledge, CFD experience, Python skills, and the ability to justify modeling choices and boundaries.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering with specialization.
• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics and applied aerodynamics.
• Experience formulating and executing CFD or aerodynamic analyses.
• Proficiency in Python and relevant engineering tools or libraries.
• Ability to justify modeling assumptions and boundary conditions.

Responsabilités

• 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 and boundary conditions, fluid properties, and solver settings.
• Run CFD and aerodynamic analysis workflows using command-line tools.
• Use Python to automate preprocessing, simulation, and validation tasks.
• Diagnose issues related to non-convergence and physically invalid outputs.

Connaissances

Fluid mechanics

Applied aerodynamics

CFD

Python

Boundary conditions

CLI tools

Engineering communication

Formation

M.S. or PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Eng

Outils

CFD software

Python libraries

Description du poste

Position: Aerodynamics Expert (MSc. or PhD)

Type: Contract

Compensation: $80 - $120/hour

Location: Global, fully remote

Commitment: 10 40 hours/week

Role 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 and boundary conditions, fluid properties, and solver settings
• Run CFD and aerodynamic analysis workflows using command-line tools
• Use Python to automate preprocessing, simulation, and validation tasks
• Diagnose issues related to non-convergence and physically invalid outputs

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with specialization
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics and applied aerodynamics
• Experience in formulating and executing CFD or aerodynamic analyses
• Proficiency in Python and relevant engineering tools or libraries
• Ability to justify modeling assumptions and boundary conditions
• Clear communication of technical reasoning and engineering trade-offs
• Familiarity with CLI-accessible tools and programmatic engineering software