About the job
Please apply in English and include your English proficiency level.
Mindrift connects skilled professionals with project-based AI assignments for major technology companies. Work centers on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. All roles are freelance and project-based, not permanent employment.
Role overview
This freelance opportunity is designed for mechanical engineers with strong Python skills who are interested in flexible, part-time project work. Contributors play a key role in creating and validating computational engineering problems that advance AI development.
What you will do
- Develop original engineering scenarios that mirror real-world processes.
- Design problems that require Python programming for engineering computations and simulations.
- Ensure tasks involve computationally intensive methods, including numerical or iterative solutions.
- Create scenarios focused on system design, optimization, and analytical problem-solving.
- Base your work on real research questions or practical engineering applications.
- Validate solutions in Python, using recognized engineering libraries.
- Write clear problem statements and provide thoroughly checked solutions.
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
- Proficiency in Python for numerical validation. Experience with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or similar tools is also valued.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in applied, research, or teaching roles.
- Understanding of practical engineering limitations and approximations.
- Excellent written English (C1 level or above).
- Professional certifications (such as CMME, SAS Certifications, CAP) and experience with international or applied projects are a plus.
How projects work
- Apply
- Complete qualifications
- Join a project
- Execute assigned tasks
- Receive compensation
Project commitment
During active project phases, tasks usually require about 10 to 20 hours per week, depending on project needs. This estimate is not guaranteed and applies only while a project is active.
Compensation
Contributors can earn up to $69 per hour, depending on contribution level and pace. Actual pay varies by project, based on scope, complexity, and expertise required. Other projects on the platform may offer different rates depending on their requirements.

