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Mindrift

Freelance Mechanical CFD Engineer – AI Trainer

Mindrift

. Train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks .

Posted 10/7/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $69 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with hands-on experience in OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX, or STAR-CCM+. Proficient in Python programming and verification practices, with a strong foundation in mechanical or aerospace engineering principles.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)OpenFOAMANSYS Fluent/CFXPython ProgrammingVerification and Validation

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Hard Skills
Fluid SimulationCAD Geometry SetupMesh-Independence StudiesParticle-Laden FlowMultiphase Flow
Tools & Technologies
GitHub
Industry Keywords
Mechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringEnergyOil & GasAutomotiveOffshoreTurbomachinery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks
  • Take CAD geometry and set up and run simulations
  • Build verified reference solutions
  • Write Python checks for AI agent results

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas; a PhD is preferred but not required
  • Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD experience with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing
  • Solid verification and validation practice, including mesh-independence studies and validation against experiments or benchmarks
  • Comfortable with Python and GitHub
  • English at B2 level or above
  • Nice to have: aerospace, automotive, offshore or turbomachinery background
  • Nice to have: multiphase or particle-laden flow experience

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Work fully remote on your own schedule with just a laptop and stable internet connection
  • Apply your expertise to real-world technology projects while gaining experience building high-quality solutions for a global platform
  • Performance-based bonus programs rewarding high-quality work and consistent delivery