Remote Aerodynamics CFD Expert

YO AI Labs; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 179,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 seeks Aerodynamics Experts for a global remote AI training project involving CFD, aerodynamic analysis, and Python-based workflows. The role requires strong CFD knowledge, model development, and numerical validation to ensure accuracy across multiple simulations.

The position is a contractor role with ~15 hours per week, pay ranging from $80 to $130 per hour. Candidates will review AI-generated engineering solutions for technical correctness and provide verification across mesh and solver

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or BS with 1–2 years aerodynamics experience.
• Strong aerodynamics and CFD knowledge with practical Python experience.
• Experience with CLI/programmatic tools such as OpenFOAM, SU2, Gmsh, FEniCSx, SciPy.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical reasoning and engineering trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Solve and validate aerodynamic and fluid-dynamics problems.
• Develop computational models, geometries, meshes, and solver configurations.
• Run and automate CFD workflows using Python and CLI-based tools.
• Analyze lift, drag, pressure, velocity, and other simulation results.
• Diagnose mesh, convergence, stability, turbulence, and boundary-condition issues.
• Perform validation, sanity checks, and mesh-independence studies.
• Review AI-generated engineering solutions for technical accuracy.

Skills

Aerodynamics

CFD

Python

Computational Modeling & Simulation

Mesh & Solver Configuration

Numerical Validation & Troubleshooting

Technical Problem-Solving

Education

MS/PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

BS + 1–2 years of aerodynamics experience

Tools

OpenFOAM

SU2

Gmsh

FEniCSx

SciPy

Job description

micro1 seeks Aerodynamics Experts for a global remote AI training project involving CFD, aerodynamic analysis, and Python-based workflows. The role requires strong CFD knowledge, model development, and numerical validation to ensure accuracy across multiple simulations.

The position is a contractor role with ~15 hours per week, pay ranging from $80 to $130 per hour. Candidates will review AI-generated engineering solutions for technical correctness and provide verification across mesh and solver