Principal / Lead Systems Engineer (AI)

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

Salary: $150–$300 per hour

Company

hirify.global is hiring systems engineering leaders to support an AI training project focused on complex engineering workflows.

What you will do

• Design realistic projects spanning mechanical, electrical, hardware, software, and manufacturing disciplines.
• Translate project objectives into technical requirements, constraints, and measurable acceptance criteria.
• Break complex projects into structured tasks with defined inputs, deliverables, dependencies, and responsibilities.
• Coordinate contributions from multidisciplinary engineering experts.
• Establish technical standards and evaluation criteria for project quality and accuracy.

Requirements

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

Nice to have

• 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 managing projects from initial requirements through integration, testing, and delivery.
• Industry experience in aerospace, automotive, robotics, industrial systems, medical devices, or other complex engineering environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote contractor engagement.
• US-based candidates are preferred; worldwide candidates with relevant experience are considered.