The work
You will turn aerodynamic requirements into solver-ready computational cases, then assess whether the outputs are numerically credible and physically valid. Typical work includes preparing airfoil geometries, domains, and meshes; selecting fluid properties and boundary conditions; running CFD analyses; calculating lift and drag; diagnosing convergence problems; and documenting engineering trade-offs. Python is required for automation, parameter sweeps, postprocessing, and validation. Workflows may use OpenFOAM, SU2, Gmsh, FEniCSx, Elmer, CalculiX, SciPy, or an equivalent tool accessible through a command line, script, configuration file, or API.
What the screening covers
The process includes screening questions, an approximately 30-minute AI interview, and hiring manager review. Expect follow-up questions about a CFD or aerodynamic analysis you personally executed, including how you chose the domain, mesh, turbulence or flow model, boundary conditions, solver settings, and validation checks. The screen is likely to distinguish genuine project ownership from familiarity with terminology by asking for quantitative details, failure modes, and evidence that a result was not merely converged but physically defensible.
Logistics
This is a global, fully remote contractor role, typically requiring around 15 hours per week. Scheduling is flexible, including optional weekend work, and the task-based workflow appears suitable for asynchronous completion. Compensation is output-based, with payment for tasks that meet project specifications and minimum submission requirements. Selected experts are expected to begin their first task within 24 to 48 hours after onboarding.
Pay band: $80–120/hr