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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$87K - $157K *

Transform electrical systems by designing innovative, cost-effective power distribution solutions for Antarctic stations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineering do...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by supporting quality control systems and processes in manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, streamline defect management, and drive actio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Principal Program Planner, managing Integrated Master Schedules and driving program excellence. Collaborate across functional teams to ensure project execution meets objecti...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading program planning efforts and driving schedule performance analysis. Collaborate across teams to develop Integrated Master Schedules and ensure seamless execution of prog...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $149K *

Shape the future of AI solutions by bridging technology and customer success through hands-on engineering design, implementation, and support within the OneStream ecosystem, ensuring reliability and s...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Advance AI security protocols by assessing and securing AI systems, including Large Language Models. Collaborate on security strategy while gaining expertise in AI vulnerabilities and threats, shaping...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $108K *

Shape the future of rocket motor engineering by leading project teams, managing resources, and ensuring successful delivery of complex engineering projects within budget and schedule constraints. Coll...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $195K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and execution of innovative electrical solutions for large-scale data center projects, collaborating across teams to deliver excellence in engineering standards...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's innovating satellite mechanical subsystems and payloads. Lead design, analysis, and testing efforts, while collaborating across functions to craft effective, high-performance soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team driving warehouse efficiency improvements by leveraging expertise in SAP WM/EWM. Lead assessments, optimize workflows, and develop actionable SOPs to advance operational excellence...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $150K *

Join a team that's focused on designing and implementing advanced Physical Security Systems. Oversee client consultations, troubleshoot and support varied technologies, and lead project management ini...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $190K *

Empower business transformation by identifying AI opportunities, analyzing processes, and developing blueprints for agentic workflows. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive impactful recommendations...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$145K - $165K *

Drive security excellence by guiding the Department of Veterans Affairs in cloud security, vulnerability remediation, and secure data management, while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $112K *

Oversee and execute MMRP and environmental remediation projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and client goals while managing budget, schedule, and resources effectively...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $220K *

Optimize platform deployments and customer support by effectively managing the Istari platform across diverse environments. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless infrastructure operations...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $275K *

Shape the future of AI by leading and scaling engineering teams to deliver impactful production-grade AI systems and platform services that drive strategic initiatives within a collaborative environme...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Engage customers as a key technical partner for GPU infrastructure, ensuring successful deployment, performance optimization, and resolution of complex issues, while collaborating across teams to enha...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $93K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team, leading security system installations and mentoring technicians while ensuring adherence to high installation and safety standards across multiple projects...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$230K - $310K *

Join a team that's redefining technical excellence in customer engagements. Lead and innovate with a growing team of Forward Deployed Engineers to drive enterprise strategy and implementation across h...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Champion significant projects from design to rollout while influencing technical direction across healthcare data platforms. Mentor engineers and raise engineering standards to ensure high-quality del...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Architect the future of our GTM technology ecosystem, enhancing data integrity and operational excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive scalable solutions that elevate marketing, sales, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $172K *

Join a team that's dedicated to solving customer technical issues with urgency. Collaborate across teams and manage multiple projects while enhancing our cloud-connected technology offerings for an ou...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Analyze and enhance Infrastructure as Code practices within the Enterprise Server team, ensuring effective automation and provisioning workflows while supporting production operations and collaboratin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $172K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement innovative AI and ML solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to develop cutting-edge features and improve software systems through the integrat...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $172K *

Design and implement innovative AI solutions, guiding pilot programs from conception to execution while collaborating across teams to enhance system capabilities and performance in a dynamic environme...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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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