Mechanical Engineer & Python Pro for AI Simulation Projects

Mindrift; Missouri; On-site; USD 56,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment.

Design original computational engineering problems that simulate real workflows, requiring Python programming to solve engineering calculations and simulations. Projects are typically 10–20 hours per week during active phases, paid per hour, with compensation varying by project scope and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience: applied, research, or teaching experience is applicable.
• Strong written English (C1+).
• Understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations.

Responsibilities

• Design original computational engineering problems that simulate real engineering workflows.
• Create problems requiring Python programming to solve engineering calculations and simulations.
• 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 proficiency

English proficiency

Numerical methods

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields

Tools

MATLAB

R

C

SQL

NumPy

Pandas

SciPy

Job description

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment.

Design original computational engineering problems that simulate real workflows, requiring Python programming to solve engineering calculations and simulations. Projects are typically 10–20 hours per week during active phases, paid per hour, with compensation varying by project scope and