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.
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.
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.
Mission Architect (Remote Sensing) - Millennium Space Systems
$164K - $276K *
Unlock your potential as a Mission Architect, guiding OPIR systems design and integration across diverse programs while leading modeling efforts to ensure mission success and performance validation...
Reposted yesterday
Reliability Excellence Principal Consultant
$120K - $150K *
Shape the future of client partnerships by leading projects and driving reliability excellence. This role entails high-level project management, relationship building, and strategic growth across mult...
1 month ago
Systems Integration Engineer - SME
$112K - $179K *
Unlock potential by leading site readiness for new FAA airspace systems. Oversee deployments, ensuring timely upgrades and compliance while collaborating with stakeholders. Elevate operational integri...
6 days ago
$152K - $190K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare through innovative software solutions. As a technical leader, you'll drive the design and development of next-gen clinical data platforms while ment...
Reposted 2 days ago
$90K - $120K *
Grow your career with a pivotal role in designing and implementing innovative cloud-based and on-premises solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize network performance and deliver...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Assistant Director-Engineering (Data Enablement)
$141K - $170K *
Lead the charge in developing high-performing data engineering teams and deliver innovative data capabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive insights and enhance customer outcomes across a gl...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Serve as a key player in refining our DevOps and Operations for mission-critical SaaS systems, ensuring optimal performance and responsiveness through automation and collaboration with diverse teams...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$131K - $237K *
Drive software engineering excellence by leading a diverse team to design and optimize secure, scalable solutions for mission-critical data analytics, while ensuring compliance and operational efficie...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Principal Program Manager - AI Transformation
$176K - $221K *
Elevate operational efficiency by leading AI transformation initiatives across Finance, HRIS, and Legal. Deliver impactful projects that enhance automation and drive measurable business outcomes, ensu...
2 weeks ago
Cleared Senior/Principal Systems Project Manager - Project Governance, Remote
$102K - $199K *
Unlock the potential of technology integration and systems engineering. Lead a dynamic team in delivering innovative IT solutions while managing project life-cycles from requirements to implementation...
3 days ago
Chief Principal Software Engineer- Cloud
$118K - $204K *
Transform connected vehicle IoT solutions by leading the architecture and development of scalable Azure-based cloud platforms while mentoring teams to drive engineering excellence and collaboration ac...
5 days ago
Director, Solutions Engineering
$130K - $180K *
Drive pre-sales technical strategy and team leadership, focusing on AI architecture and integrations. Collaborate with sales, product, and engineering leaders to optimize demo excellence and ensure hi...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Director & Head of Architecture
$220K - $276K *
Innovate at the forefront of technology by leading the architectural vision for our AI-driven platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and customer-centric solut...
3 days ago
Sr Principal Platform Architect
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's revolutionizing customer outcomes through expert technical advisory, leveraging the ServiceNow platform for successful digital transformations backed by proven methodologies and ext...
3 weeks ago
Strategic Solutions Engineering Manager
$225K - $245K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of strategic sales engineering, driving excellence in complex technical solutions while coaching and empowering a high-performing team to innovate and achieve suc...
3 days ago
Senior Building Management Design Engineer
$90K - $120K *
Transform mission-critical facilities by designing robust Building Management Systems. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to develop control strategies and specifications, ensuring integratio...
3 weeks ago
$139K - $250K *
Transform engineering projects by leading complex initiatives across teams, ensuring integration of digital engineering practices. Leverage your expertise for strategic alignment and project performan...
3 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Champion software quality assurance across public sector IT projects by developing strategies, executing tests, and enhancing processes to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in a collaborati...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Unlock potential by providing senior technical leadership for Air Force IT systems. Manage infrastructure, coordinate delivery teams, and enhance system capabilities while ensuring operational stabili...
3 weeks ago
$125K - $350K *
Champion innovative mechanical designs for critical data center projects, leading multidisciplinary teams through all phases of development. Enhance mechanical expertise while ensuring compliance and...
3 weeks ago
Systems Engineer III (Remote Sensing Systems Architecture)
$110K - $169K *
Empower your career by engaging in cutting-edge systems engineering for advanced space-based sensing solutions, focusing on mission-critical national security applications and collaborating with diver...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Champion end-to-end testing processes, ensuring functionality and security of IT systems in a dynamic DevSecOps environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate testing and maintain co...
1 week ago
Sr. Automation Engineer, Falcon Complete (Remote)
$140K - $215K *
Join a team that's designing, building, and deploying high-scale cloud solutions using Golang and Python, emphasizing AI-powered automation frameworks and collaborative development to revolutionize se...
4 weeks ago
$170K - $230K *
Shape the future of engineering by leading a high-performing team to deliver innovative cloud solutions. Drive modernization efforts and ensure optimal end-user experience while adhering to security s...
3 weeks ago
$156K - $235K *
Drive the design and development of secure, scalable software solutions by overseeing cross-functional initiatives and guiding teams to deliver high-quality systems across regulated industries...
1 month ago
What does a Chief Systems Engineer do?
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?
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?
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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