Overview

Ever imagined shaping the future of artificial intelligence with your deep expertise in fluid dynamics? Here's an incredible chance to do just that! Mindrift is seeking talented Freelance Mechanical CFD Engineers to join our innovative team as AI Trainers. You will play a pivotal role in refining AI agents, guiding them to master complex fluid simulation tasks, ensuring they operate with precision and accuracy. This is a unique opportunity to blend your computational fluid dynamics prowess with cutting edge machine learning technology, all while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote, project-based role.

Mindrift is at the forefront of AI innovation, and we are searching for exceptional CFD professionals to help us push the boundaries of what's possible. This fully remote, worldwide opportunity invites you to contribute your specialized knowledge to train and evaluate advanced AI agents. You will work on expert level fluid simulation challenges, providing the critical human insight needed to develop robust and reliable AI solutions for various industries. It is a flexible, project based role, typically requiring between 10 to 20 hours per week during active phases.

Key Responsibilities

Receive and analyze CAD geometries for diverse engineering applications.
Set up and meticulously run complex fluid simulations using industry standard software.
Develop and verify robust reference solutions that serve as ground truth for AI agent training.
Craft insightful Python scripts to rigorously check and evaluate the AI agent's simulation outputs against your verified solutions.
Collaborate remotely with a forward thinking team to continuously improve AI agent performance.

Requirements

Hold a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field such as energy or oil and gas. A PhD is certainly a plus, but not strictly necessary.
Possess several years of hands on industry or research experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics. This should include expertise with leading software like OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX, or STAR-CCM+, alongside strong meshing capabilities.
Demonstrate solid verification and validation practices. This means you are adept at performing mesh independence studies and validating results against experimental data or established benchmarks.
Be comfortable and proficient with Python programming and version control using GitHub.
Exhibit English language proficiency at a B2 level or above.
Experience in areas like aerospace, automotive, offshore, or turbomachinery is a great asset.
Familiarity with multiphase or particle laden flow simulations would also be highly beneficial.

What You'll Gain

The unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge where advanced CFD meets artificial intelligence.
Flexible, fully remote work that fits your schedule, allowing you to contribute from anywhere in the world.
Competitive compensation, with the potential to earn up to $50 per hour equivalent, based on your expertise and project contribution.
Direct impact on the development of next generation AI tools, shaping how industries approach complex fluid dynamics problems.
An exciting chance to leverage your specialized skills in a dynamic, innovative environment.