Aerodynamics Expert, CFD & Python, Remote, Contract

Aerodynamics Expert CFD & Python | Remote Contract

We are hiring an Aerodynamics Expert for a fully remote, project-based opportunity involving advanced aerodynamic analysis, CFD, engineering simulation, and Python-based computational workflows.

The expert will contribute to technical projects involving aerodynamic and fluid-dynamics problem solving, simulation setup and validation, and evaluation of engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and validate aerodynamic and fluid-dynamics analyses.
• Translate physical problems into computational models.
• Define geometry, computational domains, meshes, initial/boundary conditions, fluid properties, and solver settings.
• Perform CFD/aerodynamic simulations and analyse pressure, velocity, forces, moments, lift, drag, and pressure losses.
• Diagnose mesh-quality, convergence, numerical-stability, turbulence-model, and boundary-condition issues.
• Conduct mesh-independence studies and validate simulation results against analytical, experimental, or reference data.
• Use Python for preprocessing, simulation automation, parameter sweeps, post-processing, and validation.
• Work with CFD/engineering tools through CLI, scripts, configuration files, APIs, or other programmatic workflows.
• Review technical engineering solutions for physical and numerical correctness.

Required Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or a related specialization in aerodynamics/fluid mechanics/thermofluids; OR
• Bachelor's in Aerospace/Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering with 1–2+ years of aerodynamics-specific professional or research experience.
• Strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics and applied aerodynamics.
• Hands-on CFD/aerodynamic simulation experience.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Experience with at least one CFD/engineering tool that can be operated programmatically.
• Ability to justify mesh strategy, boundary conditions, turbulence models, solver settings and engineering assumptions.
• Ability to diagnose non-convergence and physically invalid simulation results.

Relevant Tools
OpenFOAM, SU2, ANSYS Fluent/CFX, Gmsh, FEniCSx, Elmer, CalculiX, or equivalent CFD/simulation tools. Python libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, pandas and Matplotlib are valuable.

Engagement Details

• Fully Remote
• Contractor engagement
• Approx. 15 hours/week
• Flexible schedule; weekend availability is acceptable
• Immediate start
• Compensation: Output/task-based, with an equivalent rate range of $80–$130/hour, depending on expertise, experience and assessment performance
• Payments processed bi-weekly
• Selection process includes screening, approximately 30-minute AI interview, technical assessment if required, and final profile review.