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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$100K - $130K *

Join as a Principal Business Intelligence Analyst to design and deliver advanced analytics solutions. Lead projects from concept to deployment, ensuring alignment between business strategy and technic...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $95K *

Optimize business performance by leveraging data insights and strategic analysis. Play a key role in developing financial models, driving data-informed decisions, and fostering organizational growth t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $206K *

Lead the charge in identifying and pursuing enterprise IT opportunities for the Intelligence Community. Drive customer engagement while developing strategic relationships to support mission-focused di...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $115K *

Lead cross-functional projects that enhance operations and strategic initiatives. Drive program delivery, manage risks, and collaborate with diverse teams to streamline workflows and improve quality i...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

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

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's transforming software engineering leadership by advancing application strategies, modernizing development practices, and embedding AI-driven capabilities to enhance operational exce...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $207K *

Define and implement comprehensive survivability strategies for defense solutions, ensuring alignment with mission requirements and customer expectations while balancing technical feasibility, cost, a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage client relationships, ensuring delivery excellence and strategic alignment. Lead internal collaboration and communications while driving projects to success, fosterin...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Contribute to our systems administration efforts by maintaining server integrity, monitoring network functionality, and resolving technical issues while enhancing user support and ensuring compliance...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $115K *

Champion change management initiatives to drive OKR alignment and accountability across strategic programs. Collaborate with leaders to ensure measurable outcomes and improve adoption of key transform...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

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

$105K - $141K *

Lead the charge in solving complex engineering challenges, optimizing network operations, and driving innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams while acting as a subject matter expert to ensure sea...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$129K - $162K *

Shape the future of customer lifecycle systems by leading strategic initiatives across departments to enhance retention and expand outcomes while driving large-scale programs from conception to execut...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$250K - $276K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of Sales Engineers, enhancing technical sales strategies, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to elevate customer engagement and win rates in the cy...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $134K *

Join us to lead high-impact clinical documentation initiatives, resolving urgent issues while driving integrity across the CDI program. Collaborate, mentor, and influence strategies to enhance documen...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$184K - $356K *

Shape the future of AI by leading the development of scalable, efficient systems for LLM workloads, driving performance optimization, and mentoring engineers to elevate technical standards across larg...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $105K *

Lead the charge in providing exceptional technical support for end users, effectively managing complex issues and enhancing IT service delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement sustainable...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $220K *

Join a team that's driving impactful data initiatives through program management. You'll oversee client-facing projects, enhance cross-team coordination, and foster stakeholder relationships, ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving cross-functional coordination in rack manufacturing, infrastructure deployment, and operational execution, ensuring timely delivery and site readiness for multiple concurre...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Unlock transformative solutions by leading technical engagements, integrating agentic AI systems with clinical environments, and ensuring compliance through innovative designs and implementations for...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $212K *

Join a high-performing team to design advanced signal systems for transit and rail projects. Your expertise will ensure successful and safe operations while working on complex engineering challenges i...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$102K *

Transform systems programming through collaboration on complex IT projects, resolving issues, and enhancing queue management while ensuring high-performance mainframe operations and customer satisfact...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $204K *

Pioneer supplier performance management and lead procurement strategy for dynamic defense and advanced technology programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, compliance, and s...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Partner with us to lead supplier engagements and manage procurement functions across advanced technology programs. This dynamic role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure effici...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $193K *

Drive the design and implementation of secure WAN transport solutions, translating complex operational requirements into actionable engineering deliverables for classified and unclassified environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $150K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic team focused on operational risk management, ensuring safe delivery of new capacity. Drive cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement to enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Support the development and maintenance of innovative web platforms while collaborating with teams to enhance coding practices. Contribute to an agile environment and foster your skills in a dynamic e...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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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