Aerodynamics Expert

We are sharing a specialised remote consulting opportunity for experienced Aerodynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics Professionals with strong expertise in fluid mechanics, aerodynamic analysis, engineering simulation, Python programming, and numerical modelling to contribute their technical knowledge to advanced AI training and evaluation initiatives. Selected professionals will develop, solve, review, and validate challenging engineering problems involving aerodynamic systems, CFD simulations, computational meshes, and fluid flow analysis. The work combines advanced engineering principles with programmatic simulation workflows, scientific computing, numerical validation, and structured technical evaluation to help improve the accuracy, reasoning, and computational capabilities of advanced AI systems. Key Responsibilities - Aerodynamic Analysis & Engineering Problem Development - Develop technically rigorous engineering problems involving applied aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, and computational fluid dynamics - Analyse aerodynamic systems, airfoil configurations, flow conditions, and relevant physical constraints - Translate engineering requirements into clearly defined computational models and simulation-based tasks - Apply fundamental principles of fluid dynamics to evaluate lift, drag, pressure distributions, and aerodynamic performance - Contribute specialised engineering expertise to the development of challenging AI training and evaluation problems - Computational Fluid Dynamics & Simulation Design - Develop and evaluate CFD models representing aerodynamic flows and complex fluid-dynamics scenarios - Create or modify engineering geometries, computational domains, and numerical meshes - Define appropriate fluid properties, initial conditions, boundary conditions, and solver configurations - Execute aerodynamic simulations using command-line-accessible engineering tools and computational solvers - Assess the suitability of modelling assumptions, mesh strategies, and numerical methods for specific engineering applications - Python Programming & Automated Engineering Workflows - Develop Python-based workflows for aerodynamic analysis, scientific computing, and engineering simulation - Automate preprocessing, mesh preparation, simulation execution, parameter sweeps, and postprocessing activities - Apply numerical and scientific computing libraries to analyse aerodynamic datasets and simulation outputs - Use programmatic engineering tools and solver interfaces to create reproducible computational workflows - Evaluate code implementations for technical correctness, efficiency, reproducibility, and alignment with engineering requirements - AI Training & Computational Solution Evaluation - Create realistic aerodynamic and fluid-dynamics problems requiring advanced engineering reasoning and numerical analysis - Develop accurate reference solutions supported by reproducible computations and clearly documented methodologies - Review and validate AI-generated engineering analyses, Python implementations, CFD configurations, and technical explanations - Identify errors in modelling assumptions, boundary conditions, numerical calculations, and simulation procedures - Provide detailed technical feedback to improve AI performance across computational fluid dynamics and aerodynamic problem-solving tasks - Numerical Validation & Engineering Quality Assurance - Evaluate CFD results for numerical convergence, physical validity, and consistency with engineering principles - Diagnose simulation instability, non-convergence, incorrect solver configurations, and physically implausible results - Assess mesh quality, discretisation choices, solver settings, and the reliability of calculated aerodynamic quantities - Produce clear technical documentation explaining analytical methods, computational assumptions, validation results, and engineering conclusions - Apply rigorous quality standards to simulation workflows, numerical analysis, and specialised AI evaluation deliverables Ideal Profile - MSc/MS or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with a specialisation in aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, or thermofluids - Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with at least 1–2 years of aerodynamics-specific professional or research experience - Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, applied aerodynamics, computational