Aerodynamics Expert

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This is a fully remote position open to candidates based in United States.

Pay: $80$150/hr

Pay: $80$150/hour

Location: Global fully remote

Job Type: Contractor (15 hours per week)

Schedule: Flexibleyou can choose the hours and days you work including weekends if desired

We are looking for a highly skilled Aerodynamics Expert to contribute to an AI training project involving computational fluid dynamics aerodynamic analysis engineering simulation and Python.

The work involves creating solving reviewing and validating engineering tasks that can be completed through programmatic command-line-based workflows. A representative task may require analyzing an airfoil preparing a computational domain and mesh defining appropriate boundary conditions running a CFD simulation calculating lift and drag and determining whether the resulting flow field is numerically and physically valid.

This is a very coding heavy role. Candidates but have experience using coding agents with python in their workflow.

1. Solve and validate aerodynamic and fluid-dynamics problems.
2. Translate physical requirements into computational models and solver-ready cases.
3. Create or modify geometries computational domains and meshes.
4. Define appropriate initial conditions boundary conditions fluid properties and solver settings.
5. Run CFD and aerodynamic-analysis workflows using command-line-accessible tools.
6. Use Python to automate preprocessing simulation execution parameter sweeps postprocessing and validation.

1. An MS or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with an aerodynamics fluid dynamics or thermofluids specialization; or
2. A BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering plus at least 12 years of aero-specific professional or research experience.
3. Strong understanding of fluid mechanics and applied aerodynamics.
4. Experience formulating and executing CFD or aerodynamic analyses.
5. Practical proficiency with Python.
6. Experience with at least one engineering tool or library that can be operated through a CLI scripting interface configuration files or programmatic API.
7. Ability to select and justify modeling assumptions boundary conditions mesh strategies and solver settings.
8. Ability to diagnose non-convergence unstable solutions incorrect results and physically invalid outputs.
9. Ability to communicate technical reasoning and engineering trade-offs clearly.

Relevant tools may include OpenFOAM SU2 Gmsh FEniCSx Elmer CalculiX SciPy or similar programmatic engineering software. Experience with an equivalent CLI-accessible tool is acceptable.

Relevant Python tools may include NumPy SciPy pandas Matplotlib Jupyter solver APIs mesh-processing libraries or domain-specific scientific packages. No single library is mandatory.

1. Apply to the role and complete the screening questions.
2. Complete an AI interview of approximately 30 minutes.
3. Complete the hiring manager review.

Compensation is output-based. Experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete each task may vary depending on the experts experience and workflow.

Minimum submission requirements apply.

1. We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts who are ready to begin immediately. If selected you will be expected to start your first task within 2448 hours of completing onboarding.

How to apply

Apply here with your profile. We will then email you a link to complete your application on the hiring platform your application is only considered once that final step is done.