Freelance CFD Engineer AI Trainer - Remote LATAM — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
Schedule Flexibility: This role is explicitly async and self-scheduled — you only need a laptop and a stable internet connection. With 10–20 hours per week during active phases, it pairs well with a nomadic lifestyle, leaving plenty of time to explore your destination.
Timezone Freedom: No fixed timezone is mentioned, making this one of the more location-independent gigs available. You can work from virtually any timezone across Latin America or beyond, as long as you meet deliverable deadlines.
Visa Considerations: Since this is a freelance/contractor role restricted to Latin America, popular nomad bases work well. Colombia (Medellín) offers a Digital Nomad Visa valid up to 2 years. Mexico has no formal nomad visa but tourist visas allow 180-day stays. Uruguay and Chile also have straightforward long-stay options for independent contractors.
Cost of Living vs. $14/hr: At 15–20 hrs/week, you'd earn roughly $840–$1,120/month.
- Medellín, Colombia: Comfortable living from ~$900/month — this salary is a solid baseline here.
- Mexico City, Mexico: Budget around $1,000–$1,400/month for comfort — works as a supplement to other income.
- Lima, Peru: Very affordable at ~$700–$900/month — this salary covers essentials comfortably.
Note: This is a part-time freelance engagement, so it's best treated as a side income stream or paired with other remote work rather than as a sole income source.
Headquarters: Peru
URL: https://jobs.workable.com/company/r7muFeAbcksMFWASJu45jA/jobs-at-mindrift
About the Role
Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.
Requirements
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas. A PhD is preferred but not required.
- Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD experience with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX, or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
- Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks.
- Comfortable with Python and GitHub.
- English at B2 level or above.
- Nice to have: Aerospace, automotive, offshore, or turbomachinery background; multiphase or particle-laden flow experience.
Project Time Expectations
Tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.
Compensation
On this project, contributors can earn up to $14 per hour equivalent, depending on their level and pace of contribution.
Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.
Why This Freelance Opportunity Might Be a Great Fit for You
- Work fully remote on your own schedule with just a laptop and stable internet connection.
- Apply your expertise to real-world technology projects while gaining experience building high-quality solutions for a global platform.
- Participate in performance-based bonus programs that reward high-quality work and consistent delivery.
To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/mindrift-freelance-mechanical-cfd-engineer-ai-trainer
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