Freelance Mechanical CFD Engineer - AI Trainer

Mindrift; Missouri; Teletrabalho; USD 78 000 - 112 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Resumo da oferta

Mindrift is seeking a remote CFD-focused contributor to help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You will take CAD geometry, run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for results.

A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is expected, with hands-on CFD experience using OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+. Strong verification, Python and GitHub skills, and English at least B2 are required; remote work and

Qualificações

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (PhD preferred).
• Hands-on CFD experience with listed solvers and meshing.
• Verification and validation practices (mesh-independence studies).
• Proficient in Python and GitHub workflows.

Responsabilidades

• Train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks.
• Set up simulations from CAD geometry, run and verify results.
• Write Python checks for agent results and build reference solutions.

Conhecimentos

CFD (OpenFOAM)

Python

GitHub

Simulation setup

Model verification

Formação académica

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree

Ferramentas

OpenFOAM

ANSYS Fluent/CFX

STAR-CCM+

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the role

Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.

Requirements

• A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas. A PhD is preferred but not required.
• Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
• Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks.
• Comfortable with Python and GitHub.
• English at B2 level or above.
• Nice to have: aerospace, automotive, offshore or turbomachinery background; multiphase or particle-laden flow experience.

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.

Compensation

On this project, contributors can earn up to$69 per hour equivalent , depending on their level and pace of contribution.

Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.

Why this freelance opportunity might be a great fit for you?

• Work fully remote on your own schedule with just a laptop and stable internet connection.
• Apply your expertise to real-world technology projects while gaining experience building high-quality solutions for a global platform.
• Participate in performance-based bonus programs that reward high-quality work and consistent delivery.