Remote CFD Engineer & AI Trainer for Fluid Sim

Mindrift; Mississippi; Remote; USD 78,000 - 112,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Performance-based bonus

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Mindrift is seeking a CFD specialist to help train AI agents on advanced fluid dynamics tasks. You will take CAD geometry, set up simulations, generate reference solutions and develop Python-based validation checks for agent outputs.

The role requires hands-on CFD experience with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, strong verification practices, and proficiency in Python and GitHub. Remote freelance engagement with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field (PhD preferred).
• Several years of hands-on CFD experience with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+ including meshing.
• Solid verification/validation practices: mesh-independence studies and validation against experiments or benchmarks.
• Proficiency with Python and GitHub.
• English at B2 level or above.
• Nice to have: aerospace, automotive, offshore or turbomachinery background; multiphase/particle-laden flow experience.

Responsibilities

• Train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level CFD tasks.
• Set up and run simulations from CAD geometry to results.
• Build verified reference solutions and write Python checks for agent results.

Skills

Python

GitHub

CFD

Education

Mechanical/Aerospace Eng degree

PhD preferred

Tools

OpenFOAM

ANSYS Fluent/CFX

STAR-CCM+

Job description

Mindrift is seeking a CFD specialist to help train AI agents on advanced fluid dynamics tasks. You will take CAD geometry, set up simulations, generate reference solutions and develop Python-based validation checks for agent outputs.

The role requires hands-on CFD experience with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, strong verification practices, and proficiency in Python and GitHub. Remote freelance engagement with flexible hours.