Mechanical Engineer & Python Numerics Expert

Mindrift; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift is seeking part-time, project-based contributors to design and evaluate engineering problems using Python. You will create computational challenges that simulate real engineering workflows and require numerical methods for solutions.

The role emphasizes clear documentation and rigorous verification of results. Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical Engineering degree and have 2+ years of practical or teaching experience, with strong English writing skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields; Python proficiency for numerical validation.
• Experience applying numerical methods to engineering problems.
• Ability to document problem statements clearly and precisely.

Responsibilities

• Design original computational engineering problems simulating real workflows.
• Create problems requiring Python programming to solve engineering calculations.
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and require numerical methods or iterative solutions.
• Develop problems involving system design, optimization, and analysis.
• Base problems on real research challenges or practical applications from engineering practice.
• Verify solutions using Python with standard engineering libraries.
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers.

Skills

Python programming

Numerical methods

Engineering calculations

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Numpy

Pandas

SciPy

Job description

Mindrift is seeking part-time, project-based contributors to design and evaluate engineering problems using Python. You will create computational challenges that simulate real engineering workflows and require numerical methods for solutions.

The role emphasizes clear documentation and rigorous verification of results. Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical Engineering degree and have 2+ years of practical or teaching experience, with strong English writing skills.