Remote Aerodynamics Engineer (CFD, Python) - Flexible 15h/wk

YO AI Labs; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking Aerodynamics Experts to support an AI training project involving CFD, aerodynamic analysis, engineering simulations, and Python. This is a contractor-like role with global remote work and about 15 hours per week.

Ideal candidates hold an MS/PhD in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (or BS with 1–2 years of aerodynamics experience) and have strong CFD and Python skills, plus hands-on use of OpenFOAM, SU2, Gmsh, FEniCSx or SciPy.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or BS + 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, or equivalent.

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

Aerosodynamics

Fluid Mechanics & 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 aerodynamics experience

Tools

OpenFOAM

SU2

Gmsh

FEniCSx

SciPy

Job description

micro1 is seeking Aerodynamics Experts to support an AI training project involving CFD, aerodynamic analysis, engineering simulations, and Python. This is a contractor-like role with global remote work and about 15 hours per week.

Ideal candidates hold an MS/PhD in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (or BS with 1–2 years of aerodynamics experience) and have strong CFD and Python skills, plus hands-on use of OpenFOAM, SU2, Gmsh, FEniCSx or SciPy.