About the job
Please submit your CV in English and specify your English proficiency level.
This freelance, project-based role with Mindrift connects mechanical engineering professionals skilled in Python to contribute to AI projects for leading technology companies. Work is remote, with a focus on assignments for clients in San Antonio, Texas, United States.
What you will do
- Design computational engineering problems that reflect real-world scenarios and processes
- Create challenges that involve Python programming for engineering calculations and simulations
- Develop tasks that require numerical methods or iterative approaches, ensuring computational intensity
- Build scenarios focused on system design, optimization, and analytical problem-solving
- Base assignments on actual research challenges or practical engineering applications
- Validate solutions using Python and standard engineering libraries
- Document problem statements and provide verified solutions
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Proficiency in Python for numerical validation; experience with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or other domain-specific languages is a plus
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience (applied, research, or teaching)
- Solid understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations
- Excellent written English skills (C1 level or above)
- Professional certifications (such as CMME, SAS, CAP) and experience with international or applied projects are advantageous
Project workflow
- Apply
- Pass qualifications
- Join a project
- Complete assigned tasks
- Receive compensation
Time commitment
Active project phases typically require an estimated 10–20 hours per week. Actual workload may vary depending on project needs.
Compensation
Earn up to $69 per hour, with rates based on expertise and pace. Compensation varies by project, reflecting scope, complexity, and required skills.

