Automotive Engineer with Python Experience

Mindrift; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A tech project-based company in the United States is seeking experienced automotive engineers for part-time, non-permanent projects. Candidates should hold a degree in Automotive Engineering or a related field and have over 3 years of professional experience. Strong written English and proficiency in Python are essential. The role involves designing engineering problems, evaluating AI solutions, and validating results. Competitive pay rates of up to $55/hour are provided based on expertise.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional automotive engineering experience.
• Strong Python proficiency for numerical validation.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PE, CEng, PMP) are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design automotive engineering problems grounded in real practice.
• Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness and logic.
• Validate results using Python.
• Improve AI reasoning to align with engineering standards.

Skills

Automotive engineering experience

Python proficiency

Strong written English (C1/C2)

Education

Degree in Automotive Engineering or related fields

Tools

NumPy

SciPy

Pandas

Job description

Overview

Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency. Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment.

What This Opportunity Involves

While each project involves unique tasks, contributors may:

• Design graduate- and industry-level automotive engineering problems grounded in real practice;
• Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness, assumptions, and engineering logic;
• Validate analytical or numerical results using Python (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas);
• Improve AI reasoning to align with first principles and accepted engineering standards;
• Apply structured scoring criteria to assess multi-step problem solving.

What We Look For

This opportunity is a good fit for automotive engineers with an experience in python open to part-time, non-permanent projects. Ideally, contributors will have:

• Degree in Automotive Engineering or related fields, e.g. Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, etc.
• 3+ years of professional automotive engineering experience
• Strong written English (C1/C2)
• Strong Python proficiency for numerical validation
• Stable internet connection

Professional certifications (e.g., PE, CEng, PMP) and experience in international or applied projects are an advantage.

How It Works

Apply → Pass qualification(s) → Join a project → Complete tasks → Get paid

Project time expectations

For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10-20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.

Payment

• Paid contributions, with rates up to $55/hour*
• Fixed project rate or individual rates, depending on the project
• Some projects include incentive payments
• Note: Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project needs, and other factors. Higher rates may be offered to highly specialized experts. Lower rates may apply during onboarding or non-core project phases. Payment details are shared per project