Chief Systems Engineer Jobs

Explore Chief Systems Engineer (CSE) opportunities for experienced professionals who lead the design, integration, and performance of complex systems. CSEs bring technical teams together, translate mission and business needs into system architectures, and guide programs from concept through deployment. Browse vetted roles on Ladders, including positions paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Chief Systems Engineer Do?

A Chief Systems Engineer establishes technical direction across a program or organization. Typical responsibilities include defining system requirements and architecture, overseeing system integration, managing technical risks, and ensuring that solutions meet performance, safety, security, and regulatory expectations. CSEs often work across engineering disciplines and serve as a key technical partner to program leaders, customers, and executives.

Industries Hiring Chief Systems Engineers

Chief Systems Engineers are sought in aerospace, defense, national security, software, telecommunications, transportation, energy, and other industries that develop or operate complex, interconnected systems. Job requirements vary by sector and may involve specialized standards, certifications, or experience with particular technologies and mission environments.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek extensive systems engineering experience, a record of technical leadership, and the ability to communicate clearly with both engineering teams and senior stakeholders. Relevant strengths may include systems architecture, requirements management, integration and verification, model-based systems engineering, risk management, and lifecycle planning. Many positions require a bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering or a related field; specific education and clearance requirements depend on the role.

Explore CSE Jobs on Ladders

Find Chief Systems Engineer openings that align with your expertise, leadership goals, and preferred industry. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover senior-level roles and take the next step in their careers.

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$125K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing personnel and operational execution across critical Navy training programs. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage contracts, and ensure successful program del...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $140K *

Transform your career by leading complex design change projects from inception to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage substantial budgets, and drive innovation in a fast-paced e...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $170K *

Advance your career by leading capture management strategies to secure business opportunities and enhance customer relationships while driving cross-functional collaboration and managing proposals in...

Fairfax, VARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$99K - $149K *

Accelerate your career as a Cybersecurity Engineer, enhancing security tools, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with teams to fortify defenses against threats. Drive incident response and...

Wrangell, AKRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your Salesforce expertise to design, build, and review secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure seamless integrations and effective deliv...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $144K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional customer service and technical support at assigned medical equipment sites, ensuring compliance with contracts and fostering strong client relationships throu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare by engineering seamless data integrations between complex EHR systems and our innovative platform. Empower clinicians with actionable insights to enhance patient care and outcomes...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Empower global cybersecurity service delivery by leading client-focused operations, driving growth, and ensuring excellence in managed services. Foster a high-performing team while enhancing client ou...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate customer solutions by collaborating with sales teams to deliver tailored technical expertise, ensuring satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships through effective communication and p...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$87K - $135K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic Knowledge Management program that enhances IT support services, fosters collaboration, and drives efficiency for a large-scale enterprise environment. Make a...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $140K *

Accelerate customer success by owning escalated technical issues, collaborating across teams, and mentoring support engineers. Drive product improvements and ensure high-quality support for Calix Clou...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$63K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team focused on designing and implementing innovative software solutions. Utilize your coding skills to address complex challenges, contributing to robust product development and ensuri...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data pipeline stability and server administration for enterprise analytics systems. Support the transition of legacy data models into Tableau while ensuring c...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career as you design and secure automated delivery pipelines, ensuring streamlined deployment and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cloud infrastruct...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $110K *

Transform project delivery by leading Virtual Design and Construction efforts. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative digital practices, ensuring seamless integration from design to constructi...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 days ago

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

$140K - $175K *

Explore a unique opportunity to drive innovation in education technology, taking ownership of product features from design to deployment. Work in a dynamic environment focusing on user experience, sec...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Engage your expertise to lead complex HL7 integrations across healthcare systems, enhancing interoperability and data-sharing capabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful implement...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative automation solutions for global data center projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design advanced control systems and ensure compliance with engineering standards wh...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $220K *

Shape the future of software development by leading a dynamic team, driving innovation, and ensuring successful product delivery in a collaborative, agile environment focused on enhancing IT operation...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $175K *

Optimize customer engagement by leading the transformation of ServiceNow CSM capabilities, driving scalable solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and stre...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$141K - $262K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic team in software development, ensuring best practices and innovative solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success and foster a high-perfor...

Reston, VARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$182K - $212K *

Drive innovative solutions in rolling stock engineering, overseeing vehicle projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with experts to ensure quality and compliance in rail vehicle procurement a...

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Yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable backend services, collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance platform performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead and enhance our analytics efforts by managing a skilled team while driving the implementation of business intelligence solutions to optimize Epic EHR usability and performance across diverse appl...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Transform project execution by leading multimillion-dollar automated storage solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction a...

Romeoville, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Chief Systems Engineer do?question toggle

    A Chief Systems Engineer provides technical leadership for complex systems, guiding architecture, requirements, integration, verification, and risk management across a program or organization.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Chief Systems Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for substantial systems engineering experience, technical leadership, and a bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering or a related field. Some roles require industry-specific expertise, certifications, or security clearance.

  • Which industries hire Chief Systems Engineers?question toggle

    Common industries include aerospace, defense, national security, software, telecommunications, transportation, and energy, as well as other fields involving complex systems.

  • How much do Chief Systems Engineer jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as industry, location, experience, and scope of responsibility. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find Chief Systems Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Chief Systems Engineer listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.