Computational Mechanics Benchmark Designer (PhD)

Obsidian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Obsidian is seeking a Computational Structural & Mechanical Engineering Expert to craft graduate-level problems that test AI systems using real scientific software. You will build challenging tasks driven by open-source tools, run simulations, interpret results, and refine problems through iterative testing against state-of-the-art models.

Ideal candidates hold an MS/PhD with hands-on experience in FEniCSx, OpenFOAM, deal.II, Cantera, Pyomo, or similar libraries, possess strong Python skills,

Qualifications

• Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM field.
• Experience using listed scientific software in research.
• Strong Python skills for problem setups and validators.
• Ability to work independently and refine problem designs based on feedback.
• Comfortable working in a Linux/terminal environment.

Responsibilities

• Design computational problems requiring skilled use of scientific software.
• Guide AI models through multi-step workflows and interpretation of results.
• Run simulations, interpret outputs, and refine problems based on performance.

Education

MS or PhD in a relevant STEM field

Tools

FEniCSx/DOLFINx

scikit-fem

OpenFOAM

deal.II

MFEM

MOOSE

CalculiX

Elmer FEM

Code_Aster

SfePy

FiPy

Devito

Cantera

CoolProp

Pyomo

SimPy

Job description

Obsidian is seeking a Computational Structural & Mechanical Engineering Expert to craft graduate-level problems that test AI systems using real scientific software. You will build challenging tasks driven by open-source tools, run simulations, interpret results, and refine problems through iterative testing against state-of-the-art models.

Ideal candidates hold an MS/PhD with hands-on experience in FEniCSx, OpenFOAM, deal.II, Cantera, Pyomo, or similar libraries, possess strong Python skills,