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Aerospace Engineer & CFD Specialist for AI Evaluation
Posted 1 week ago · Rolling applications
$70 – $135 / hour · Hourly contract · Remote · Flexible, part-time (10–40 hrs/week)
At a glance
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$70 – $135 / hourPaid weekly in USD
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Hourly contractIndependent contractor · Expert
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RemoteWork from anywhere with a stable connection.
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Flexible, part-time (10–40 hrs/week)Choose your own hours.
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Ongoing, project-based Starts when a matching project opens · Rolling applications
Role overview
Create, solve and grade hard aerospace and CFD problems, and validate AI answers on aerodynamics and simulation. Work is remote and part-time, and you start paid tasks after a short recorded interview.
Key responsibilities
- Write and solve difficult aerospace problems
- Validate CFD setups: meshing, turbulence, heat transfer
- Grade AI answers with expert judgment
- Use Python and command-line tools
Ideal qualifications
- MSc or PhD (or senior industry experience) in aerospace or CFD
- Python and simulation tools
- Clear written English
- Flexible availability
Compensation and contract terms
- $70 – $135 / hour. Paid weekly in USD. Typical rate $70–$135 per hour, confirmed after a short paid assessment.
- Hourly contract. You are engaged as an independent contractor.
- Remote. Flexible, part-time (10–40 hrs/week), on your own schedule.
- Paid weekly in USD for approved work.
- Projects can be extended, shortened or ended early depending on project needs and quality.
Application process
- ApplyCreate a free profile and upload your CV.
- InterviewAbout 20 minutes. You need a laptop or desktop with a camera and microphone.
- ID and credential checkWe verify your identity and the qualifications the role needs.
- Matched to projectsOnce verified, you are invited to paid projects that fit your skills.
Free to apply. Vettedlance never charges candidates, and will never ask you to pay for training, tests or equipment.
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