Principal / Lead Systems Engineer – Remote Contractor Job | $150–$300/hr Remote Openings 30

Principal / Lead Systems Engineer – Remote Contractor Job

Company: micro1

Job Type: Contractor

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

Openings: 30

Pay: $150–$300 per hour

About the Opportunity

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 use your experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects to design realistic tasks, coordinate contributions from domain experts, and define 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, including 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.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is suitable for highly experienced engineering professionals with strong technical leadership and multidisciplinary project experience.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates can apply through the official micro1 platform.

Apply Now: Visit micro1

Note: This is a contractor opportunity. US-based candidates are preferred, but qualified candidates worldwide may be considered. Selection depends on the employer's evaluation process.

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