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Contractor role for an experienced Principal or Lead Systems Engineer supporting an AI training project. Work includes designing realistic multidisciplinary engineering projects, defining requirements and acceptance criteria, and breaking projects into tasks and deliverables. Requires at least 20 hours of weekly availability and English proficiency at B2 level or higher. US-based candidates are preferred, while qualified candidates worldwide are considered. No salary is stated in the listing.
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Explore the remote job marketPrincipal / Lead Systems Engineer at micro1
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
Design realistic engineering projects involving multiple disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, hardware, software, and manufacturing.
Translate project objectives into clear requirements, technical constraints, and measurable acceptance criteria.
Break complex projects into connected tasks with defined inputs, deliverables, dependencies, and expert responsibilities.
Requirements
Substantial professional experience as a Principal Systems Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, or in a comparable technical leadership role.
At least 20+ of weekly availability
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.
Working remotely at micro1
micro1 builds human-expertise data and evaluation infrastructure for AI models and agents. It recruits core-team employees and domain experts for AI training projects.
- Headquarters
- San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
- Founded
- 2022
Expert opportunities are remote and can be flexible. International applicants are considered, subject to country exclusions and each project's requirements. Core-team work arrangements vary by opening; check the individual posting.
Apply through the official posting. Expert applicants complete an AI interview and skills certification, followed by project selection and onboarding. Certification does not guarantee a project or immediate work.