Copy of CFD & Aerodynamic Engineer (AI Training & Evaluation)

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.
• Strong 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.