Principal / Lead Systems Engineer

micro1; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead complex, multi-disciplinary engineering programs. The role emphasizes strong requirements engineering, interface management, system integration, and verification and validation.

You will mentor teams, shape technical directions, and ensure delivery from concept through integration and testing in high‑stakes environments such as aerospace or automotive.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership of multi-discipline engineering programs.
• Experience with model-based systems engineering and SysML.
• Experience delivering projects from requirements to delivery.
• Background in aerospace, automotive, robotics, or related high‑complexity domains.
• Email communication skills.

Skills

Requirements engineering

Interface management

System integration

Verification and validation

English proficiency (B2+)

Education

Master's or PhD in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

SysML

Requirements management tools

Job description

Requirements

• Substantial professional experience as a Principal Systems Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, or in a comparable technical leadership role.
• Proven experience leading complex engineering projects involving multiple technical disciplines.
• Strong expertise in requirements engineering, interface management, system integration, and verification and validation.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Preferred Qualifications

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

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