Virtual Mechanical Engineering Specialist (100% Remote Contract)

ActiveHired is expanding its remote specialist bench with a Virtual Mechanical Engineering Specialist (100% Remote Contract) at $80 - $150/hour. Contributors work asynchronously from home across major English-speaking countries, translating real-world workflows in Python, Mechanical Engineering into high-signal training examples and multi-step evaluation criteria for enterprise AI models.

Primary Responsibilities

• Use Python to automate model preparation, simulation, parameter sweeps, optimization, postprocessing, and verification.
• An MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline; or
• A BS in Mechanical Engineering plus at least 1–2 years of relevant professional experience in mechanical design, analysis, simulation, testing, or R&D.
• Strong understanding of applied mechanics and mechanical-engineering fundamentals.
• Experience developing analytical, computational, or simulation-based engineering solutions.
• Practical proficiency with Python and coding agents.
• Relevant tools may include CalculiX, Gmsh, Elmer, FEniCSx, CadQuery, OpenSCAD, OpenFOAM, or similar programmatic engineering software. Experience with an equivalent CLI-accessible tool is acceptable.

Skills & Experience Needed

• Minimum submission requirements apply.
• Start Timeline & Availability
• We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts who are ready to begin immediately. If selected, you will be expected to start your first task within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.
• Compensation Band: $80 - $150/hour
• Work Location: Remote (100% Remote / Asynchronous Flexibility)
• Available Openings: 100 open positions
• Core Competencies: Python, Mechanical Engineering

Remuneration & Remote Setup

• Compensation Rate: $80 - $150/hour (contract specialist remuneration)
• Work Arrangement: 100% Remote / Work From Home
• Eligible Remote Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Core Competencies: Python, Mechanical Engineering
• Hiring Agency: ActiveHired

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