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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$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative technical solutions for government proposals. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate complex requirements into compelling, winning strate...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Innovate by collaborating with teams to enhance product features and systems. Utilize technical skills to support migration and development projects while ensuring secure coding practices and mentorin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading design teams and innovative solutions for large-scale data centers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and optimizing project outcomes through strategi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Drive operational excellence through technical leadership, optimizing plant performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, and profitability while improving equipment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that engages in impactful power system studies, balancing project acquisition and execution. Lead engineering projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to industry standards while work...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation by embedding in customer teams to redesign operations through hands-on experience and code. Lead engagements from inception, building effective GenAI systems while meeting real busi...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $114K *

Advance your career by ensuring quality and compliance in aerospace design. Collaborate closely with teams to review engineering models and documents, acting as a key quality gate for deliverables tha...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $148K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with sales to provide tailored security solutions, addressing client challenges through insightful demonstrations and education, ensuring their operations remain prot...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Support and educate our clients through technical insights, helping them understand and resolve cybersecurity challenges with innovative solutions. Collaborate with sales to tailor security strategies...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic customer engagement by educating on cybersecurity solutions, identifying unique challenges, and delivering tailored end-to-end security offerings that enhance organization resilience a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a high-performing team to design and enhance critical software systems for autonomous vehicles. You’ll optimize performance and user experience in safety-critical applications across diverse envi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $151K *

Drive the expansion and optimization of cloud technologies across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain robust solutions while mentoring junior engineers...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $160K *

Join a team that's advancing product design through cross-functional collaboration, ensuring excellence in engineering change management, and driving process improvements for new and existing products...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform healthcare processes by applying expertise in health systems analysis and operational coordination. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to design and implement sustainable workflows enhanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$189K - $230K *

Lead the charge in designing scalable financial solutions that enhance lending and credit card technologies. Collaborate across teams to modernize systems and mentor engineers, driving impactful innov...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Play a key role in enhancing our security posture by managing vulnerabilities, developing policies, and leading compliance efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvem...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $145K *

Guide financial strategies as a key member of the Program Finance team, adeptly managing budgets, forecasts, and analyses to support multiple aerospace initiatives while collaborating with executives...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $120K *

Tackle high-impact software development for Veterans' billing communications, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of over one million statements monthly while supporting critical system...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$96K - $154K *

Empower advanced network transformation for federal clients. As a vital field technician, you'll ensure seamless deployments, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with leading teams to enhance communi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$98K - $141K *

Drive efficiency and reliability by leading a team of Controls Engineers to enhance regional plant technology and optimize machine processes, ensuring consistent implementation of industry standards a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$220K - $270K *

Build and manage scalable data infrastructure that powers data-driven products and decision-making. Lead a high-impact team to ensure data governance, quality, security, and performance aligns with bu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $195K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of state-of-the-art enterprise platform infrastructure, enhancing cloud capabilities and ensuring system security across international operati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Help us design and build cutting-edge identity architectures for AI systems, ensuring secure and scalable identity services across platforms while collaborating with teams to implement robust authenti...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $153K *

Drive innovation by delivering Elastic solutions, guiding architecture design, and optimizing capacity in critical environments, while mentoring teams and fostering strong customer relationships for m...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $116K *

Take ownership of complex security challenges in a multi-cloud environment, designing and implementing robust security controls while collaborating across teams to automate and enhance security proces...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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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