Remote Aerodynamics Expert

Aerodynamics Expert $80 - $130/hourpay

Required Skills

aerodynamicscomputational fluid dynamics (cfd)technical writingverbal communicationpeer reviewaerospace engineeringmechanical engineeringthermofluidsexperimental methodstechnical documentationknowledge distillationcollaborationremote teamworkworkflow optimizationcritical analysis

About micro1

micro1 is the leading AI data lab for training frontier models and evaluating AI agents. Experts contribute their diverse subject matter knowledge across domains such as finance, healthcare, STEM engineering, and more. micro1 transforms that real-world expertise into high-quality training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how AI systems learn, reason, and perform.

Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality expert contributions at scale. We aim to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. As our global expert network grows, micro1 is building the human intelligence layer for frontier AI.

Role Title: Aerodynamics Expert

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Aerodynamics Experts to contribute specialized insights and deliverables to a critical customer project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

1. Analyze and interpret complex aerodynamic challenges, offering detailed technical feedback and nuanced explanations relevant to aerospace and mechanical engineering contexts.
2. Develop, review, and distill advanced technical documentation related to aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and thermofluids, ensuring clarity and precision for diverse audiences.
3. Contribute to the refinement of educational and technical materials to enhance the learning and reasoning capabilities of AI models.
4. Participate in rigorous peer review processes, providing critical analysis, constructive feedback, and quality assurance on technical content and workflows.
5. Collaborate remotely with other subject matter experts, aligning on technical standards, workflow optimization, and best practices in knowledge distillation.
6. Engage in discussions and presentations that translate complex experimental and theoretical results into actionable knowledge and training data for AI development.

Preferred Qualifications

1. PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering with a specialization in thermofluids or aerodynamics, or BS in AE/ME plus at least 8 years in aerospecific roles.
2. Deep expertise in aerodynamics, CFD, and related computational and experimental methods within the aerospace or mechanical engineering sectors.
3. Proven track record of technical writing for technical reports, articles, or documentation, with strong skills in distilling complex concepts.
4. Exceptional verbal communication abilities, including articulating nuanced technical concepts to interdisciplinary audiences.
5. Demonstrated success in peer review, technical evaluation, or consultancy roles involving critical analysis and workflow optimization.
6. Experience collaborating effectively in remote or distributed expert networks.
7. Interest in contributing to the development and training of advanced AI systems by leveraging engineering domain knowledge.

Compensation Structure

Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete work may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply. Experts must submit a minimum of tasks per week.

Start Timeline & Availability

We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts ready to jump in right away. If selected, we expect you to start your first tasks within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.