AI Training - Open Source CAD Research - Aerospace Engineers - Spain
This is a task based AI Training job that allows workers to choose their schedule and how much they work - there's no fixed schedule and no minimum hours requirement.
Hiring companyProlific
About the role
We are seeking Aerospace Engineers to join our expert network. This project supports the development of next-generation AI models by capturing how experienced engineers approach real-world CAD design challenges and validation workflows.
Joining our talent pool for this project also opens the door to similar paid projects in future. Everything is fully remote and ad hoc, on a freelance basis, with full control over which projects you accept. Payments are made via PayPal.
Examples: Fixed-wing glider maximizing glide distance (≤4 printed parts); propeller blade optimizing static thrust; rocket fin set minimizing drag while maintaining stability; drone frame minimizing weight subject to impact survival.
Typical tools: XFoil, OpenFOAM, OpenRocket, JavaProp, FreeCAD.
Tasks are posted individually - you'll see task details, time estimate and pay before deciding whether to take one on.
Why Prolific is a great platform to join as a Participant
- Joining our platform as a Prolific participant will give you the chance to influence the AI models of the future using your professional expertise. Once you pass our assessment, you can join Prolific in just 15 minutes, and start enjoying competitive pay rates, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home.
Responsibilities
- Design physical objects suitable for 3D printing using open-source CAD software.
- Complete engineering design tasks while your workflow, including tool usage, clicks, and design decisions, is captured to help train AI models on engineering problem-solving.
- Write and execute Python validation scripts to support your design workflow.
Preferred skills
- Python development experience with the ability to write and execute scripts independently.
- Experience writing validation scripts (not just using pre-built tools).
- Comfortable working from the command line.
Experience and education
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field.
- Strong proficiency with open-source CAD software (e.g., FreeCAD, KiCad, or similar).
- Comfortable using Linux and/or Windows environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- A reliable internet connection and access to a computer.
Eligibility
Work arrangement: Fully remote
Applicant eligibility: 35 eligible countries · 1 eligible region
View all 36 eligible locations
Eligible countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
Eligible regions: Korea
At this time, we can only onboard successful participants who are currently based in, and able to verify their identification within, the specified regions.
If you cannot find your current country of residence provided, please select: "REST OF WORLD."
Compensation details
Once you have joined the talent pool, you will be asked to complete a short screener (around 10 minutes, compensated at $12/h), and if selected for the project will be asked to take part in tasks of various complexities paying up to $120/ hour.
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