Senior CFD Engineer (OpenFOAM / ANSYS Fluent) - Freelance AI Trainer

Overview

Mindrift is seeking a senior CFD engineer for a freelance AI training project focused on expert-level fluid simulation work. The role involves helping train and evaluate AI agents by setting up simulations, producing verified reference solutions, and writing Python-based checks for the agent’s outputs.

What You'll Do

• Work with CAD geometry and prepare simulation setups.
• Run CFD simulations and produce reference solutions that can be verified.
• Develop Python checks to assess the quality of generated results.
• Contribute to expert-level fluid simulation tasks as part of an AI training workflow.

Requirements

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas.
• Several years of hands-on CFD experience in industry or research.
• Experience with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX, or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
• Strong verification and validation practice, including mesh-independence studies and validation against experiments or benchmarks.
• Comfort with Python and GitHub.
• English proficiency at B2 level or above.

Nice to Have

• Background in aerospace, automotive, offshore, or turbomachinery.
• Experience with multiphase or particle-laden flow.

Project Details

• This is a part-time freelance opportunity.
• Estimated workload is around 10–20 hours per week during active phases.
• The estimate applies only while the project is active and is not a guaranteed workload.

Compensation

Contributors can earn up to $69 per hour equivalent, depending on level and pace of contribution.