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Colonial Staffing Group

CFD Analyst

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$44 - $47/wk

Long term contract with potential for direct conversion (NOT GUARANTEED) Will hire from teams ... aerodynamics is considered a plus. - Strong background in fundamentals of fluid dynamics, heat ...

Colonial Staffing Group

CFD Analyst

High Point, NC · On-site

$47/hr

Long term contract with potential to convert to direct position down the road - NO GUARANTEE 100 ... aerodynamics is considered a plus. - Strong background in fundamentals of fluid dynamics, heat ...

Mclaurin Aerospace

CFD Analysis Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

We have an exciting opportunity for a CFD Analysis Engineer to join our ESSCA contract team at NASA ... aerodynamic and aerothermal environments. • Apply engineering techniques and procedures to ...

Mclaurin Aerospace

CFD Analysis Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

We have an exciting opportunity for a CFD Analysis Engineer to join our ESSCA contract team at NASA ... aerodynamic and aerothermal environments. • Apply engineering techniques and procedures to ...

Belcan

Aeroelasticity- Staff Analyst

Brisbane, CA

$140K/yr

Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire Start Date: ASAP Keywords: #Brisbanejobs; #Aeroelasticityjobs ... The Aerodynamics Analyst (Analyst level) owns compressor blade (mid/last) CFD/analysis and ...

General Atomics

Engineer V

Poway, CA · On-site

$105K - $189K/yr

Aerodynamic shaping and platform design * Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis * Flight ... contracts or component projects. * Provide guidance and direction to design and technical staff ...

Qualdoc

Flight Sciences Engineer

Newport News, VA

$60/hr

Contract Pay: Starting at $60.00/hour (higher based on experience) Position Overview We are seeking ... Perform aerodynamic evaluations, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), flight loads, flutter analysis ...

Qualdoc

Flight Sciences Engineer

Newport News, VA · On-site

$60/hr

Contract Pay: Starting at $60.00/hour (higher based on experience) Position Overview We are seeking ... Perform aerodynamic evaluations, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), flight loads, flutter analysis ...

Leonardo DRS

Thermo-Aero Engineer I

Fitchburg, MA · On-site

$72K - $103K/yr

Interest in growing into deeper specialization in thermodynamic analysis, aerodynamic design, CFD ... Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements ...

Leonardo DRS

Thermo-Aero Engineer I

Fitchburg, MA

$72K - $103K/yr

Interest in growing into deeper specialization in thermodynamic analysis, aerodynamic design, CFD ... Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements ...

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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract cfd aerodynamics in the United States is $93,015.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,500.00 and $110,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Cfd Aerodynamics vs Contract Aerodynamics Engineer?

AspectContract Cfd AerodynamicsContract Aerodynamics Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering, or related fields; CFD certifications are a plusSimilar educational background; often requires experience with CFD tools and aerodynamics principles
Work EnvironmentPrimarily involves computer-based simulations, remote or on-site consultingMay include both simulation work and collaborative team environments, often on-site or in labs
Industry UsageUsed across aerospace, automotive, and research sectors for aerodynamic analysisCommonly employed in aerospace, automotive, and defense industries for aerodynamic design and testing

Contract Cfd Aerodynamics focuses on performing CFD simulations for aerodynamic analysis, often as a freelance or temporary role. Contract Aerodynamics Engineers typically have broader responsibilities, including design and testing, with more direct industry involvement. Both roles require strong CFD knowledge, but Contract Cfd Aerodynamics is more specialized in simulation work.

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CFD Engineer - AI Task Designer Remote (OpenFOAM)

Alignerr

Remote

$80 - $110/hr

Contractor

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

CFD Engineer - AI Task Designer
About the Role
What if your expertise in computational fluid dynamics could teach AI to reason about aerodynamics, boundary conditions, and flow physics - without you ever having to write a single line of machine-learning code?
We're looking for CFD engineers and aerodynamicists to design small, well-defined engineering challenges that train and evaluate AI models on real fluid-dynamics reasoning. Each task you create has three parts: a clear problem statement, a deterministic checker that scores the model's answer, and a trusted reference solution that proves the task is solvable. Think of it as writing bite-sized CFD exam problems - grounded in physics, unambiguous, and automatically gradable.
No reinforcement-learning or AI research background is required. What matters is your hands-on simulation experience and your ability to translate domain knowledge into precise, solvable tasks.
  • Organization
    : Alignerr
  • Type
    : Hourly Contract
  • Location
    : Remote
  • Commitment
    : 10-40 hours/week

What You'll Do
  • Design compact, self-contained CFD and aerodynamics tasks that test an AI model's engineering reasoning
  • Write clear, unambiguous problem statements covering topics such as boundary-condition selection, mesh quality assessment, flow-regime identification, and simulation setup
  • Develop deterministic scoring checkers that can automatically evaluate a model's final answer
  • Provide verified reference solutions that confirm each task is solvable and correctly scored
  • Review and iterate on tasks to ensure physical accuracy, clarity, and appropriate difficulty
  • Draw on your experience with OpenFOAM to ground tasks in real-world practice
  • Work independently and asynchronously - fully on your own schedule

Who You Are
  • Hands-on experience with OpenFOAM
  • Solid foundation in fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, and heat transfer fundamentals
  • Comfortable with mesh generation, turbulence modeling, boundary-condition specification, and post-processing
  • Able to formulate engineering problems that are precise, self-contained, and objectively verifiable
  • Strong written communication skills - you can explain complex physics clearly and concisely
  • Background in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline (BS or higher preferred)
  • Self-motivated and reliable when working independently without supervision

Nice to Have
  • Experience across multiple CFD solvers or multiphysics platforms
  • Familiarity with scripting or automation (Python, Bash, MATLAB) for setting up or post-processing simulations
  • Exposure to design optimization, flow-control strategies, or adjoint methods
  • Graduate-level coursework or research in aerodynamics, propulsion, or computational methods at institutions such as IITs, IISc, or NITs
  • Previous experience writing technical assessments, exam problems, or engineering challenges
  • Interest in how large language models reason about STEM problems

Why Join Us
  • Apply your CFD expertise to cutting-edge AI research alongside leading labs - from a completely new angle
  • Fully remote and flexible - work when and where it suits you
  • Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
  • No need to retrain as a data scientist - your engineering judgment is exactly what's needed
  • Contribute directly to teaching AI models real-world physical reasoning
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

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