Principal / Lead Systems Engineer

micro1 Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking experienced Principal or Lead Systems Engineers to support an AI training project that designs and evaluates real-world engineering workflows. In this role, you will draw on your experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects to design realistic tasks, coordinate contributions from domain experts, and define clear technical objectives and evaluation criteria.

Your expertise will help improve how AI systems plan, execute, and validate engineering work.

Qualifications

• Substantial professional experience as Principal/Lead Systems Engineer or equivalent.
• At least 20 hours per week availability.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• English proficiency at or above B2 level.

Responsibilities

• Design realistic multi-disciplinary engineering projects across mechanical, electrical, hardware, software.
• Translate objectives into clear requirements, constraints, and measurable acceptance criteria.
• Break complex projects into connected tasks with inputs, deliverables, dependencies and expert responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Requirements engineering

Interface management

System integration

Verification and validation

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

SysML

Model-based systems engineering

Requirements management tools

Job description

Role Title: Principal / Lead Systems Engineer

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote - US-based preferred; candidates with strong relevant experience worldwide considered.

micro1 is looking for experienced Principal or Lead Systems Engineers to support an AI training project focused on complex, real-world engineering workflows. In this role, you will draw on your experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects to design realistic tasks, coordinate contributions from domain experts, and define clear technical objectives and evaluation criteria. Your expertise will help improve how AI systems plan, execute, and validate engineering work.

Scope of Work

1. Design realistic engineering projects involving multiple disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, hardware, software, and manufacturing.
2. Translate project objectives into clear requirements, technical constraints, and measurable acceptance criteria.
3. Break complex projects into connected tasks with defined inputs, deliverables, dependencies, and expert responsibilities.

Requirements

1. Substantial professional experience as a Principal Systems Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, or in a comparable technical leadership role.
2. At least 20+ of weekly availability
3. Proven experience leading complex engineering projects involving multiple technical disciplines.
4. Strong expertise in requirements engineering, interface management, system integration, and verification and validation.
5. English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Preferred Qualifications

1. A relevant master's degree or PhD in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
2. Experience with model-based systems engineering, SysML, or requirements management tools.
3. Experience leading projects from initial requirements through integration, testing, and delivery.
4. Experience in aerospace, automotive, robotics, industrial systems, medical devices, or other complex engineering environments.