Mindrift

Freelance Mechanical CFD Engineer - AI Trainer

United States
Salary
$69 per hour
Level
Mid
Work type
Remote · US only

Not stated in the posting: visa.

Open. First seen 5 November 2026.

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About the role

About the role

Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.

Requirements

  • 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 with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
  • Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks.
  • Comfortable with Python and GitHub.
  • English at B2 level or above.
  • Nice to have: aerospace, automotive, offshore or turbomachinery background; multiphase or particle-laden flow experience.

Project time expectations

For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.

Compensation

On this project, contributors can earn up to $69 per hour equivalent, depending on their level and pace of contribution.

Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.

Why this freelance opportunity might be a great fit for you?

  • 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.
  • Participate in performance-based bonus programs that reward high-quality work and consistent delivery.

What this role asks for

Standard for software engineering roles

Python

Common in software engineering postings at any company.

Compared with Mindrift's other open jobs.

The team: Creator (Writer)

This role is one of 416 open in Creator (Writer). 413 were posted in the last 30 days.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

ANSYS (349 of 416), GitHub (349 of 416), Python (349 of 416), CATIA (186 of 416), Creo (186 of 416), Siemens NX (186 of 416), SolidWorks (186 of 416)

OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM

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Other openings for this role

20 open postings for this role in United States, first posted 6 October 2026. The company is likely hiring for more than one position. None has been taken down and posted again.

Salary context

104 other open postings titled Freelance Mechanical CFD Engineer - AI Trainer state a salary: median USD 74,880 to USD 74,880 a year.

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