Freelance Mechanical CFD Engineer - AI Trainer

Mindrift.ai: Be the “I” in AI; United States; Remote; USD 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $69/hour

Fully remote

Performance bonus

Real-world CFD projects

Global platform experience

Job summary

Mindrift.ai is seeking researchers to set up and run fluid simulations using CAD geometry, create verified reference solutions, and write Python checks to evaluate AI agent results.

The role is remote for 10-20 hours per week, requires CFD experience with OpenFOAM or ANSYS, and proficiency in Python and GitHub; PhD preferred and English at B2+. Apply CFD know-how to real-world tech projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related energy/oil & gas field.
• Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD experience.
• Experience with simulation verification and validation practices, including mesh-independence studies.
• Proficiency with Python and GitHub.
• English proficiency at B2 level or above.
• PhD in a relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run fluid simulations using CAD geometry.
• Create verified reference solutions for expert-level CFD tasks.
• Write Python checks to evaluate AI agent simulation results.
• Perform mesh-independence studies and validate simulations against experiments or benchmarks.
• Contribute high-quality deliverables consistently during active project phases.

Skills

Python

GitHub

CFD experience

OpenFOAM

ANSYS Fluent/CFX

STAR-CCM+

English (B2)

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree

PhD (preferred)

Tools

OpenFOAM

ANSYS Fluent/CFX

STAR-CCM+

Job description

Description:

• Set up and run fluid simulations using CAD geometry.
• Create verified reference solutions for expert-level fluid simulation tasks.
• Write Python checks to evaluate AI agent simulation results.
• Perform mesh-independence studies and validate simulations against experiments or benchmarks.
• Contribute high-quality deliverables consistently during active project phases.

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related energy or oil & gas field.
• Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD experience.
• Experience with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX, or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
• Knowledge of simulation verification and validation practices, including mesh-independence studies.
• Proficiency with Python and GitHub.
• English proficiency at B2 level or above.
• PhD in a relevant field (preferred).
• Background in aerospace, automotive, offshore, or turbomachinery (preferred).
• Experience with multiphase or particle-laden flows (preferred).
• Availability for an estimated 10-20 hours per week during active project phases.

Benefits:

• Earn up to $69 per hour equivalent, depending on contribution level and pace.
• Work fully remotely on your own schedule.
• Participate in performance-based bonus programs for high-quality, consistent work.
• Apply CFD expertise to real-world technology projects.
• Gain experience delivering high-quality solutions for a global platform.