Mechanical Engineer - Part-Time AI Testing & Validation

Mindrift; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift offers project-based, non-permanent opportunities for mechanical engineers with strong Python skills. Contributors may design and evaluate AI-driven mechanical problems, validate results with NumPy, SciPy, and Pandas, and improve AI reasoning to align with engineering principles.

Expect 10–20 hours per week, with compensation up to $55 per hour depending on level and pace. Strong English proficiency (C1/C2) and a degree in Mechanical Engineering are required, with 3+ years of

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• 3+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong written English (C1/C2).
• Strong Python proficiency for numerical validation.
• Stable internet connection.

Responsibilities

• Design graduate- and industry-level mechanical 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.

Skills

Python

English writing

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

NumPy

SciPy

Pandas

Job description

Mindrift offers project-based, non-permanent opportunities for mechanical engineers with strong Python skills. Contributors may design and evaluate AI-driven mechanical problems, validate results with NumPy, SciPy, and Pandas, and improve AI reasoning to align with engineering principles.

Expect 10–20 hours per week, with compensation up to $55 per hour depending on level and pace. Strong English proficiency (C1/C2) and a degree in Mechanical Engineering are required, with 3+ years of