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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$119K - $163K *

Join our dynamic space operations team as an Orbital Analyst, where you'll monitor and analyze trajectories, design optimal spacecraft paths, and ensure mission success through precise calculations an...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $125K *

Join us to ensure the uptime of critical infrastructure services by managing production and engineering virtual servers. Support engineering applications and champion service restoration, while drivin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $216K *

Accelerate transformation as a Principal ICAM Modernization Leader, driving IAM cloud solutions in complex environments. Leverage your expertise to guide teams, manage project lifecycles, and implemen...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$70K - $117K *

Drive your career with an innovative team focusing on structural integrity and design of marine vessels. Leverage your expertise to support critical engineering tasks for military crafts, ensuring saf...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Take ownership of secure production systems, architecting and deploying innovative infrastructure solutions across cloud-native and edge environments, ensuring reliability and compliance with operatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $154K *

Discover your potential as you design and implement Microsoft Teams Rooms solutions across diverse environments, ensuring high-quality audio-visual experiences that meet user needs and foster collabor...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform security processes by automating system evaluations, management, and compliance in a dynamic DevOps environment. Collaborate to enhance system capabilities for streamlined approvals and comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $161K *

Drive the full lifecycle management of complex subcontracts for government and commercial programs, ensuring compliance and performance alignment while fostering strong cross-functional relationships...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $215K *

Join our innovative team as a front-end engineer to design and enhance tools that automate and manage cloud-based infrastructure, impacting customer experiences and ensuring a stable, flexible product...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security designs for critical environments. Utilize your engineering expertise to develop comprehensive security design documentation while collaborating with...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $120K *

Manage project execution and delivery while collaborating with clients and teams. Oversee schedules, budgets, and risks, ensuring high-quality outcomes and strong relationships throughout the project...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $165K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role conducting second party QMS audits across various business units. Leverage your quality assurance expertise in aerospace and defense to ensure compliance and foste...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Engineer high-quality testing processes to ensure success in complex software applications. Collaborate with clients and development teams, creating strategic test plans, executing rigorous testing, a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $166K *

Develop, implement, and optimize enterprise-grade AI solutions and web applications, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows and ensure robust, secure solutions that mee...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in vulnerability management and AI security partnerships across teams, ensuring robust protection against emerging threats while enhancing the security posture and compliance for AI in...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the modernization of enterprise data architectures by designing scalable data models and migrating systems to relational databases, while ensuring data quality and performance optimization for mi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead a multidisciplinary team focused on reducing operational risk and enhancing the reliability of live operations. Drive engineering execution across incident response, root cause analysis, and cont...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$204K - $265K *

Contribute to cutting-edge data management solutions as a Senior Systems Engineer, providing pre-sales support and crafting innovative strategies to meet sophisticated customer needs in a dynamic envi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of rapid deployment services, driving strategic leadership and operational excellence for complex data center projects, while enhancing client relationships and b...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $157K *

Join us in architecting innovative multi-cloud solutions while enhancing compliance and security in a dynamic environment. Your expertise in AWS and problem-solving will drive continuous improvement a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team where you'll design, develop, and maintain software solutions. Collaborate across functions and lead with your expertise while mentoring peers in a supportive, inn...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $180K *

Manage product integration and optimize operations through collaboration with teams and strategic initiatives. Lead projects to enhance system functionality and improve operational efficiency in align...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining quality standards in automation-rich environments. You'll architect a new system testing framework, establish critical metrics, and ensure reliability and performance acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Advance your career by bridging strategic vision with technical execution. Lead architectural initiatives in a dynamic financial services platform, driving innovation while ensuring scalable, secure s...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $120K *

Drive successful project execution by leading cross-functional teams in planning, designing, and overseeing multiple initiatives related to data management, ensuring compliance, quality, and alignment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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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