Welcome to Chief Systems Engineer Jobs

Your hub for the best Chief Systems Engineer positions that are currently open. Have a direct impact on systems engineering strategies at the executive level.

What Is a Chief Systems Engineer?

A Chief Systems Engineer is responsible for overseeing all system related engineering activities in an organization. They work closely with multiple teams to ensure coordination and integration of systems and hardware, and ensure system efficiency and functionality.

Executive-level Engineering

Climb the career ladder in systems engineering and make a real difference at the executive level. Lead the charge in system design and functionality, and earn $100000 or more.

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$135K - $190K *

Unlock your potential by engineering and enhancing a network reliability platform. Drive innovations in DevSecOps while collaborating across teams to improve system reliability and automate operationa...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Optimize security posture by investigating alerts, hunting threats, and enhancing detection capabilities across network, cloud, and endpoint environments, collaborating with teams to ensure comprehens...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at a large-scale automation project as the executive leader driving end-to-end delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality align with customer expectations and business objecti...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation as you design and implement AI solutions for clinical trials, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance data utilization and streamline processes through advanced m...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Join us to enhance a secure Cisco-based enterprise network architecture. Drive Zero Trust principles and NIST compliance while providing technical leadership across multiple teams to ensure high avail...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Transform the technology landscape of a defense organization by leading strategic initiatives in cybersecurity, AI, data architecture, and systems integration, driving scalable and compliant solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $205K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative solutions in networked systems integration. Leverage your Linux administration and scripting skills to enhance performance and streamline processes across diverse...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join us to enhance network hardware security as you embed 'Secure by Design' principles, lead product integrity initiatives, and manage vulnerability lifecycles, safeguarding our products against APTs...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Drive high-scale batch compute systems and orchestration solutions that empower developers across the organization, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and seamless operation of distributed workloads in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $206K *

Transform the Azure landscape by designing and implementing IaaS solutions, ensuring operational excellence and service delivery for government clients. Collaborate with teams to enhance system availa...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of modern data architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions and drive data governance initiatives in a clou...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Engineer impactful mainframe systems, ensuring high performance and availability. Lead complex projects, mentor junior staff, and drive continuous improvements in a remote-oriented, collaborative data...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading complex fintech projects, ensuring successful implementation and delivery while nurturing client relationships and mentoring junior team members for optimal project outc...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $227K *

Unlock potential by leading technical evaluations and driving insights for enterprise security teams. Collaborate closely with sales executives and shape product direction through customer feedback, w...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Contribute to enhancing ServiceNow platform capabilities and module functionality for the FAA, utilizing Agile methodologies to drive improvements, stakeholder engagement, and operational integration...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $158K *

Innovate and deploy AI solutions across a major enterprise. Leverage LLMs and Python to enhance insights, improve workflows, and integrate secure APIs, ensuring reliability and performance in producti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $158K *

Transform enterprise AI capabilities by building production-grade applications using cutting-edge LLM APIs and deploying secure integrations for impactful organizational solutions. Drive innovation in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$275K *

Join a dynamic engineering leadership team to drive scalable delivery, enhance operational models, and elevate product quality across an expanding SaaS platform while leveraging AI development workflo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $158K *

Unlock potential by building production AI systems for a large enterprise. Engage in developing, deploying, and integrating LLM AI workflows, APIs, and data pipelines to solve complex problems in a dy...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $298K *

Pioneer operational excellence by leading service management, overseeing budgeting, compliance, and vendor governance. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and ensure alignment with strategic p...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$187K - $214K *

Elevate software delivery and team growth while providing technical leadership and shaping engineering culture. Drive multiple high-impact projects within a consultative environment, ensuring quality...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $194K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering enterprise leaders with tailored insights and strategic guidance in the software engineering domain. Drive member success and enhance their initiatives by le...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Elevate your career by actively engaging with stakeholders to analyze, define, and implement system changes for business process improvements. Collaborate with IT teams and lead initiatives that drive...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that optimizes IT service management through innovative ServiceNow solutions, enhancing operational workflows, and mentoring junior developers while ensuring system integration and complia...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Champion high-stakes capture management by leading strategic government pursuits. Drive business growth through innovative strategies, team collaboration, and executive engagement, focusing on complex...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Chief Systems Engineer do?question toggle

    A Chief Systems Engineer oversees all systems related engineering activities within a company. They are responsible for managing system requirements, architecture, interfaces, and ensuring system efficiency and functionality.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Chief Systems Engineer?question toggle

    You typically need a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a similar field, along with extensive experience in systems engineering. Proven managerial or supervisory experience is also crucial.

  • What kind of experience do I need to be a Chief Systems Engineer?question toggle

    Most Chief Systems Engineer positions require at least 10-15 years of experience in systems engineering or related fields, and proven success in managing large-scale projects.

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