Principal / Lead Systems Engineer (Remote AI Evaluation Contract)

Welcome to Jobtacular! We connect top-tier domain practitioners directly with frontier AI labs. We are on the hunt for a sharp, detail-oriented Principal / Lead Systems Engineer (Remote AI Evaluation Contract) ($150 - $300/hour) to assist with benchmarking and human evaluation. If you have deep experience in Project Management, Cross-disciplinary technical leadership, System integration, verification & validation, this flexible engagement gives you the freedom to set your own hours while earning top-market hourly rates.

The Role & What You'll Tackle

Role Title:

Principal / Lead Systems Engineer

Role Type:

Contractor

Location:

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

Our platform is seeking 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.

The Role & What You'll Tackle

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.

Your Background & Core Strengths

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

Your Background & Core Strengths

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.

Rate, Schedule & Why You'll Love It

This contract position is offered at $150 - $300/hour with immediate onboarding upon approval. Work 100% remotely from the United States, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or Ireland. Candidates are evaluated on verified subject matter mastery. Select Apply Now below to access the official candidate assessment portal directly.