Aerodynamics Expert (MSc. or PhD) | Remote - Contract
Core
Solving and validating aerodynamic and fluid-dynamics problems using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and engineering simulation.
Role type
Senior IC aerodynamics expert (computational fluid dynamics)
Builds
Numerically and physically valid flow field solutions for AI training
Domain
Aerospace engineering + computational fluid dynamics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, Aerodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Mesh generation, Boundary condition definition, Solver configuration, Numerical analysis, Geometric modeling, Scripting automation
Preferred skills
Experience with CLI-accessible engineering tools (OpenFOAM, SU2, Gmsh, FEniCSx, Elmer, CalculiX), Scientific Python libraries (NumPy, SciPy, pandas, Matplotlib)
Technologies
Python, OpenFOAM, SU2, Gmsh, FEniCSx, Elmer, CalculiX, SciPy, NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib, Jupyter
Responsibilities
Create or modify geometries, computational domains, and meshes; Define initial conditions, boundary conditions, and solver settings; Run CFD and aerodynamic-analysis workflows; Automate preprocessing, simulation execution, parameter sweeps, and postprocessing; Diagnose non-convergence and physically invalid outputs; Translate physical requirements into computational models