Braintrust
Mechanical Engineering Expert, CAD, CFD & FEA
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We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering expert with advanced CAD, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and FEA experience to support a leading AI lab developing next-generation engineering AI models. In this project-based role, you will review, annotate, and evaluate highly technical engineering content, applying your domain expertise to ensure the accuracy and quality of datasets used for AI training.
Key Responsibilities
- Annotate and review CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical diagrams.
- Evaluate mechanical engineering and CFD/FEA datasets for technical accuracy and consistency.
- Perform quality control (QC) on expert annotations and identify engineering errors.
- Provide subject matter expertise to refine evaluation guidelines and improve dataset quality.
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Required Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Strong CAD experience (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, Creo, Fusion 360, or similar).
- 5+ years of professional experience.
- Hands-on meshing experience with Gmsh or snappyHexMesh.
- Hands-on CFD/FEA simulation experience with OpenFOAM or FEA tools like CalculiX (or similar).
- Strong ability to interpret technical drawings, assemblies, and mechanical systems.
- Domain expertise in one or more of the following:
- Aerodynamics/aerospace
- Reacting flows
- Solid mechanics / structural deformation
- Fluid-structure interaction (FSI)
- Heat transfer
- Chemically reacting flows
- Multiphase flows
- FEA
- Fluent in English; French is a strong plus.
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