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 - $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

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$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

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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

$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

$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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in technical excellence across Agile teams, ensuring high-quality software delivery while mentoring engineers. Foster collaboration and drive innovation in product architecture and rel...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 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

2 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

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

$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

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing scalable cloud architectures, ensuring secure infrastructure modernization and fostering collaboration among multi-disciplinary teams to enhance mission solutions worldwid...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $237K *

Drive innovation in enterprise IT modernization initiatives with a focus on cloud environments, automation, and efficient processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance solutions and ensure alignment wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Innovate your career by leading complex 3D modeling for renewable energy projects. This role involves coordinating designs, mentoring teams, and enhancing engineering excellence through improved workf...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $180K *

Contribute to cutting-edge threat intelligence by transforming research outputs into actionable production artifacts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security detection systems and...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engage engineering teams in driving innovative governance solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives while providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative work environment. Lead...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week 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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