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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$173K - $303K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative ServiceNow OTM solutions, guiding customers through implementation, driving customer outcomes, and mentoring teams while ensuring adherence to best practices a...

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Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $303K *

Lead the charge in delivering cutting-edge ServiceNow solutions, leveraging deep industry expertise in Risk, Security, and Operations Technology Management to drive impactful customer outcomes and enh...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $303K *

Champion customer success by designing and implementing ServiceNow Risk and Security solutions. Drive engagements, define project scopes, and lead technical architecture initiatives while mentoring te...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in driving technical sales, providing innovative cybersecurity solutions through expert engagement and strategic discovery, ensuring alignment with customer needs and delivering impact...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by joining our global security team, providing technical support and proactive solutions to enhance customer security postures through timely issue resolution and innovative securi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you enhance UNIX/Linux environments, drive operational excellence, and support critical applications through technology innovation and automation in a fast-pace...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cybersecurity solutions. As a Principal Product Manager, you'll drive innovative offerings, serving diverse market segments while leveraging your extensive exp...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $150K *

Transform the security landscape by implementing and supporting cutting-edge physical security systems, ensuring client satisfaction and seamless integration for improved safety and network efficiency...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$121K - $182K *

Join us in shaping the future of cloud communications as a lead architect, guiding the migration and administration of Microsoft Exchange in hybrid environments, ensuring security and high availabilit...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $214K *

Collaborate with application teams as a hands-on architect, guiding integration architecture and data patterns, ensuring a sustainable, scalable system through best practices and effective communicati...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $150K *

Contribute to successful technical implementations across diverse client projects. Support project management tasks while collaborating with cross-functional teams and enhancing documentation practice...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$111K - $213K *

Lead a dedicated team to perform critical safety analyses for thermal-hydraulic stability and noise in nuclear plants, ensuring compliance and optimizing operations for existing and future BWR systems...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $215K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in multi-cloud infrastructure! As a Senior Linux Systems Engineer, lead the design and maintenance of our expansive object storage solutions across thousands of d...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead impactful AI solutions by partnering with clients, driving innovation, and delivering customized engineering expertise. Empower teams to enhance collaboration and operational efficiency through c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$73K - $132K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on designing high-voltage transmission systems. This remote role involves project leadership, engineering analysis, and client collaboration, ensurin...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $125K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and securing networks across data centers, offices, and cloud environments. Play a critical role in infrastructure development that supports connectivity for global partn...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Oversee complex subcontract administration and performance management within a cross-functional team, ensuring compliance and driving strategic negotiations while mentoring lower-level staff to achiev...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Help us elevate our subcontracting processes by managing end-to-end subcontract lifecycle, ensuring compliance, and fostering strong supplier relationships for a high-revenue business area. Drive effi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $156K *

Lead the charge in modernizing mission-critical services across cloud-native infrastructures, enhancing platform reliability, and driving technical evolution as the senior authority on architectural d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $166K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance the FAA's Fire Life Safety Program. Leverage your engineering expertise for compliance, risk assessments, training, and policy development while enjoying a flexible remo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$126K - $189K *

Shape the future of Identity and Access Management by leading initiatives in access governance, zero trust implementation, and compliance to enhance security across complex environments and ensure eff...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $108K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing advanced Physical Security Systems, ensuring technical excellence and customer satisfaction while collaborating with project teams to deliver innovative s...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$226K - $369K *

Drive reliability excellence at scale as a technical authority, shaping systems and standards across LinkedIn Engineering. Elevate service performance with a focus on resilience, incident reduction, a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $220K *

Elevate cloud infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining reliable AWS and Kubernetes environments to optimize deployment, enhance operational maturity, and foster automation for enhanc...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $205K *

Manage commissioning activities for high-voltage substation projects, ensuring compliance and safety. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams for successful project completion and adherence...

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Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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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