An enterprise client is seeking CFD & Aerodynamic Engineers to help train and evaluate next-generation AI systems by contributing real-world engineering expertise.

This opportunity is offered by a leading AI data platform that enables organizations to build intelligent applications powered by high-quality human expertise.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

- Design compact, self-contained CFD and aerodynamics tasks that evaluate AI models' engineering reasoning.
- Create clear and technically accurate problem statements covering topics such as boundary conditions, mesh quality, flow regimes, and simulation setup.
- Develop deterministic scoring checkers that objectively evaluate AI-generated responses.
- Produce verified reference solutions to ensure each task is technically accurate and fully solvable.
- Review and refine engineering tasks to improve clarity, physical accuracy, and appropriate difficulty.
- Apply real-world experience with OpenFOAM to develop practical and realistic engineering scenarios.
- Work independently in a fully remote, asynchronous environment with complete scheduling flexibility.

Qualifications

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Hands-on experience using OpenFOAM for computational fluid dynamics simulations.
- Robust foundation in fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, and heat transfer principles.
- Experience with:




- Mesh generation
- Turbulence modeling
- Boundary condition specification
- Post-processing and simulation analysis

- Ability to write clear, precise, and objectively verifiable engineering problems.
- Excellent written English communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice to Haves:

- Experience working on aerospace, automotive, motorsports, renewable energy, or industrial CFD applications.
- Familiarity with advanced CFD validation and verification techniques.
- Experience reviewing technical documentation or engineering research.
- Previous experience contributing to AI, simulation, or data annotation projects.

Additional Information

- Fully remote, independent contractor opportunity.
- Flexible schedule with an expected workload of 10–39 hours per week, depending on project demand.
- Compensation ranges from $80–$110 USD per hour, based on qualifications and experience.
- Payments are issued weekly for completed work from the previous week.
- If selected, you will receive an Upwork contract offer along with onboarding instructions for the client's task platform.
- To be considered, candidates must:
- Due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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