AI Training - Open Source CAD Research - Aerospace Engineers - Poland

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

PayPal payments

Ad hoc freelance

Job summary

Prolific is seeking Aerospace Engineers to join its expert network for task-based AI training, focusing on real-world CAD design challenges.

Projects are fully remote and ad hoc, with payments via PayPal. Screener pays about $12/hour; selected tasks pay up to $120/hour, offering flexible workload and scheduling.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, have experience with open-source CAD software, and are proficient with Linux or Windows environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or closely related field.
• Proficiency with open-source CAD software (e.g., FreeCAD, KiCad) and Linux/Windows environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design physical objects suitable for 3D printing using open-source CAD software.
• Complete engineering design tasks and document workflow for AI model training.
• Write and execute Python validation scripts to support the design workflow.
• Provide examples like fixed-wing glider optimization, propeller blade optimization, and drone frame design.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

CAD design

Linux/Windows

Analytical thinking

Remote work readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

FreeCAD

KiCad

Job description

Open Source CAD Research - Aerospace Engineers - AI Training

About Prolific

Prolific is not just another player in the AI space – we are building the biggest pool of quality human data in the world.

Over 35,000 AI developers, researchers, and organizations use Prolific to gather data from paid study participants with a wide variety of experiences, knowledge, and skills.

The Opportunity

This is a task based AI Training job that allows workers to choose their schedule and how much they work - there’s no fixed schedule and no minimum hours requirement.

Weareseeking Aerospace Engineers tojoinourexpertnetwork.Thisprojectsupportsthedevelopmentofnext-generationAImodelsbycapturinghowexperiencedengineersapproach real-worldCADdesign challengesandvalidationworkflows.

Joining our talent pool for this project also opens the door to similar paid projects in future. Everything is fully remote and ad hoc, on a freelance basis, with full control over which projects you accept. Payments are made via PayPal.

Onceyouhavejoinedthetalentpool,youwillbeaskedtocompleteashortscreener(around10minutes,compensatedat$12/h),andifselectedfortheprojectwillbeaskedtotakepartintasksofvariouscomplexitiespaying upto$120/hour.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’sdegreeorhigherin Aerospace Engineering oracloselyrelatedfield
• Strongproficiencywith open-sourceCADsoftware (e.g.,FreeCAD,KiCad,orsimilar)
• ComfortableusingLinuxand/orWindowsenvironments
• Stronganalyticalandproblem-solvingskillswithexcellentattentiontodetail
• Areliableinternetconnectionandaccesstoacomputer

Other Skills (useful but not mandatory)

• Pythondevelopmentexperiencewiththeabilitytowriteandexecutescriptsindependently
• Experiencewritingvalidationscripts(notjustusingpre-builttools)
• Comfortableworkingfromthecommandline

Tasks

• Designphysicalobjectssuitablefor3Dprintingusingopen-sourceCADsoftware.
• Completeengineeringdesigntaskswhileyourworkflow,includingtoolusage,clicks,anddesigndecisions,iscapturedtohelptrainAImodelsonengineeringproblem-solving.
• WriteandexecutePythonvalidationscriptstosupportyourdesignworkflow.
• Examples: Fixed-wing glider maximizing glide distance (≤4 printed parts); propeller blade optimizing static thrust; rocket fin set minimizing drag while maintaining stability; drone frame minimizing weight subject to impact survival
• T_ypical tools:_ XFoil, OpenFOAM, OpenRocket, JavaProp, FreeCAD

Tasks are posted individually - you’ll see task details, time estimate and pay before deciding whether to take one on.

Why Prolific is a great platform to join as a Participant

Joining our platform as a Prolific participant will give you the chance to influence the AI models of the future using your professional expertise. Once you pass our assessment, you can join Prolific in just 15 minutes, and start enjoying competitive pay rates, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home.

We’ve built a unique platform that connects researchers and companies with a global pool of participants, enabling the collection of high-quality, ethically sourced human behavioural data and feedback. This data is the cornerstone of developing more accurate, nuanced, and aligned AI systems.

We believe that the next leap in AI capabilities won’t come solely from scaling existing models, but from integrating diverse human perspectives and behaviours into AI development. By providing this crucial human data infrastructure, Prolific is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of AI innovation - one that reflects the breadth and the best of humanity.

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