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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$190K - $304K *

Drive strategic growth in the Health, State and Local Sector by leading high-priority captures and mentoring a team, ensuring successful business acquisition for transformative opportunities valued at...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative structural analysis of spacecraft. Leverage your expertise in FEMAP and NASTRAN while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and performance...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Sr. Business Process Analyst, driving process improvements and cloud migration strategies while collaborating with project teams to enhance business efficiencies in a dynami...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Business Process Analyst, leading innovative cloud migrations and driving continuous improvement strategies. Collaborate across teams, enhance organizational design, an...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by developing and executing production schedules that enhance delivery and performance. Collaborate across teams to align resources and risks for optimal results in a dyna...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $119K *

Elevate your expertise by building and enhancing a clinical data repository, leading projects, and analyzing business needs within emerging technologies to optimize healthcare data management solution...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead a team of engineers in the design and implementation of protection and control systems for major utility substations, coordinating efforts and ensuring design integrity while mentoring junior eng...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$148K - $223K *

Shape the future of data engineering by architecting scalable, cloud-native data platforms on Azure and Databricks. Influence the organization’s data practices to leverage AI-driven insights, driving...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $195K *

Reimagine the sales process by partnering with teams to drive technical discovery and showcase solutions. Elevate customer engagement through impactful demonstrations while translating technical conce...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of energy by leading Generation Integration and load Interconnection studies within the WECC footprint, optimizing project interconnection strategies, and modeling renewable generatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic team of engineers in developing protective relaying systems for major utility substations. Cultivate relationships and ensure QA/QC in engineering projects whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $129K *

Lead the charge in maintaining and enhancing automation services for satellite operations, ensuring user-friendly tools and collaboration across teams to support Planet's mission in space exploration...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative HVAC systems, troubleshooting complex engineering issues, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with team members and clients to d...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

Lead the design and implementation of AI-powered solutions, collaborating closely with enterprise clients to optimize workflows, integrate systems, and ensure successful adoption. Drive innovation and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$228K *

Transform the engineering landscape by leading a multidisciplinary team focused on scaling and securing platforms. Drive technical excellence, foster collaborative environments, and shape strategy to...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion project success as you oversee all phases of data center construction, ensuring timely delivery and effective stakeholder coordination for technically complex projects. Lead teams and manage...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$132K - $251K *

Shape the future of ERP implementation by leading SAP PLM Systems Integration initiatives, driving process harmonization, and collaborating across teams to ensure seamless transitions and robust digit...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer cloud operations stability on Google Cloud Platform by leading automation, incident management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure secure and scalable infrastructure. Mentor junior e...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive effective project scheduling by managing scope, timelines, and deliverables. Collaborate with diverse teams to negotiate interdependencies and ensure adherence to execution plans for optimal cli...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$108K - $145K *

Shape the future of project delivery by building comprehensive schedules, defining responsibilities, and enhancing client outcomes through effective negotiation and proactive communication with all pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$102K - $128K *

Support critical security systems by overseeing their architecture, design, and deployment. Collaborate with teams to enhance cybersecurity posture while ensuring high performance and reliability of e...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in oncology by managing projects to advance approved imaging agents and late-stage products, enhancing lives through strategic planning, execution, and collaborat...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential by designing, building, and managing cloud services that drive AI features, using C#/.NET, Python, and Go, in a fast-paced environment for enterprise-scale solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $250K *

Lead the charge in advancing product safety by developing robust safety frameworks and engaging with partners and regulators. Leverage a multi-disciplinary team to manage the path towards safe and com...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage the end-to-end capture process, develop strategies, and lead efforts in Base Operating Support and Logistics to drive growth and enhance proposal submissions, while c...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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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