Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency. Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation isproject-based, not permanent employment. What this opportunity involves While each project involves unique tasks, contributors may: - Design graduate- and industry-level mechanical engineering problems grounded in real practice. - Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness, assumptions, and engineering logic. - Validate analytical or numerical results using Python (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas). - Improve AI reasoning to align with first principles and accepted engineering standards. - Apply structured scoring criteria to assess multi-step problem solving. What we look for This opportunity is a good fit for mechanical engineers with an experience in python open to part-time, non-permanent projects. Ideally, contributors will have:  - Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields, e.g. Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Mechanical Design, Computational Mechanics, etc. - 3+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience - Strong written English (C1/C2) - Strong Python proficiency for numerical validation - Stable internet connection  Professional certifications (e.g., PE, CEng, PMP) and experience in international or applied projects are an advantage. How it works Apply → Pass qualification(s) → Join a project → Complete tasks → Get paid Project time expectations For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active. Compensation On this project, contributors can earn up to $55 per hour equivalent, depending on their level and pace of contribution. Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.

• Has expertise in complex design challenges, optimizing actuator performance, designing specialized igniters, designing pressure vessels, designing solid rocket motor systems, and leading the development of hot gas valve and rocket thruster designs. • Can generate complex actuator designs, conduct thorough performance analysis, and implement innovative solutions. • Has expertise in trade-off analysis, integrating multidisciplinary considerations, and providing comprehensive recommendations for design optimization and decision-making. • Possesses exceptional skills in designing intricate 2D or 3D models, using advanced CAD commands, and generating technical drawings. • Can interpret complex GD&T symbols, analyze engineering drawings, and provide guidance on dimensional and tolerance requirements. • Can create intricate 3D models, use advanced features, and contribute to the development of solid modeling practices within the software. • Possesses expertise in advanced ceramic properties, insulator material characterization, and advanced metal types. • Can conduct detailed characterization, develop customized solutions, contribute to research and innovation, provide expert consultation, lead research projects, and optimize metal selection for challenging applications. • Has expertise in refractory metal types, their properties, behavior at extreme temperatures, and processing techniques. • Possesses exceptional skills in communication theories, presentation design, technical presentation, and writing specialized technical documents. • Can provide expert guidance on complex communication challenges, develop compelling narratives, tailor content for specific audiences, and provide expert consultation on presentation strategies and audience engagement methods. • Excels in writing technical documents with precision and accuracy. • Has expertise in complex simulation setups, analysis techniques, structural analysis, dynamic analysis, and thermal analysis. • Can build complex simulations, validate models, and make informed engineering decisions. • Can interpret and validate dynamic analysis results, optimize structural designs, and address thermal management challenges. • Has expertise in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles, statistical tolerance analysis methods, and virtual inspection techniques. • Has expertise in complex additive manufacturing, mechanical assembly, composite layups, machining, molding and casting, advanced manufacturing planning techniques, and welding tasks. • Can optimize designs, select materials and processes, and specify quality control checks including NDT methods. • Can lead assembly teams, perform composite fabrication, set up and program machining equipment, and perform molding and casting tasks. • Can provide expert consultation on manufacturing planning strategies and best practices. • The individual can perform assembly tasks, follow instructions, and integrate components for testing including the handling of energetics. • The individual understands test data collection principles and methods, perform data preprocessing, statistical analysis, and visualizations, set up and operate measurement instruments, perform calibrations, and acquire test data using standard techniques. • The individual can develop test plans, identify objectives, define procedures, and create schedules for simple scenarios. • Possesses advanced knowledge of mass estimation techniques, acquisition process, requirements analysis, prioritization, validation, and risk management. • Can conduct detailed mass analyses for complex systems, identify critical areas for mass reduction, and propose optimization strategies. • Can contribute to identifying potential risks, analyzing failure modes, and implementing reliability and safety measures. The individual is a recognized authority in the field. • Possesses basic financial knowledge, can lead small teams, understand operations research principles, understands complex procurement tasks, create simple proposals, and manage simple schedules. • Can effectively communicate goals and expectations, develop procurement strategies, manage vendor evaluations, analyze supplier performance, and implement effective contract management practices. • Understands advanced grain design methodologies, analyze burning characteristics, and optimize performance. • Understands propellant chemistry, combustion principles, grain geometry, internal ballistics, and solid propellant manufacturing processes, including types, composition, combustion mechanisms, and grain performance factors. • Designs simple control systems using standard techniques, understand diagrams and specifications, and implement basic algorithms. • Conducts requirements elicitation, prioritize stakeholder needs, and document requirements using standard templates. • Understands solid rocket motor performance principles, including thrust, specific impulse, and propellant combustion. • Understands basic battery design principles, cable/wire harness design, circuit board design, rocket motor ignition systems, and software design principles, contributing to tasks under guidance. • Identifies common components and connections and contributes to the generation of basic software designs while following standard specifications and guidelines.

• Lead Die-to-Die (D2D) physical implementation and closure, taking high-speed D2D PHYs/controllers from netlist to tapeout. • Own the full PD flow (RTL-to-GDSII): synthesis, floorplanning, P&R, CTS, optimization, and sign-off. • Drive timing and verification, including full STA (setup/hold), SI analysis (crosstalk, IR drop), and achieving sign-off quality DRC/LVS. • Improve and maintain physical design methodologies, flows, and automation scripts (Tcl, Python), with specific focus on D2D routing, power grid design, and timing closure. • Partner closely with full-chip/chiplet teams to meet all tapeout requirements and with the analog design team to resolve interface issues (LEF/LIB, constraints, integration/debug). • Apply strong EDA tool expertise across Synopsys/Cadence/Mentor for implementation, analysis, and verification.

• Develop differentiated die-to-die chiplet PHY IP solutions including PLLs • Work with architecture, analog, digital, verification, layout, and software teams to integrate and optimize AMS IP • Hands-on owner for the full lifecycle: design, verification, layout interaction, tape-out, and silicon bring-up to production quality