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 - $152K *

Lead the design and analysis of high-voltage transmission lines, ensuring compliance with engineering standards while managing project teams and cost considerations. Collaborate with clients and vendo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Inspire change by building strategic relationships with captive managers and brokers. As a key player in sales, leverage your expertise to drive growth and influence the future of workplace safety thr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $286K *

Unlock potential by pioneering global DevOps & Observability strategies, harmonizing regional innovation into a unified platform that empowers teams to deliver secure, resilient software while fosteri...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing complex programs that drive enterprise-wide initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, monitor progress, and implement best practices to ensure strategic alignme...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $138K *

Optimize Virtual Desktop Infrastructure solutions supporting DoD missions by engineering and managing VDI platforms, ensuring compliance and performance. Take the lead on innovative modernization effo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $140K *

Lead the charge in client retention and growth by building strong partnerships with C-Level executives, driving value delivery and identifying upselling opportunities across diverse large enterprise t...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $215K *

Transform control systems in nuclear power plants by overseeing projects from inception to execution. Lead cross-discipline teams to implement innovative control technologies and ensure client satisfa...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$106K - $163K *

Join a dynamic team to define and integrate advanced battery energy storage systems. You'll ensure technical alignment across functions and deliver solutions that meet performance, cost, and safety ta...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$208K - $364K *

Lead the charge in driving impactful product initiatives by managing a cross-functional engineering team, collaborating with various stakeholders, and fostering a high-performing work environment focu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $183K *

Empower a global SRE function supporting a SaaS platform in Government. Contribute to reliability, observability, and incident response within a collaborative engineering team while honing your skills...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Drive your career by leading a security-first IT Operations team. Manage strategy, budget, and incident response while fostering a culture of clarity. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ens...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Drive manufacturing strategy and transformation initiatives to enhance operational resilience and modernization. Partner with executive leadership to shape a future-ready manufacturing network focusin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$159K - $206K *

Lead transformative technical programs across productivity engineering teams, ensuring optimal adoption of modern infrastructure tools and strategies. Drive collaboration, roadmap planning, and execut...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing finance operations by overseeing Source to Pay and Record to Report processes, ensuring excellence in reporting and financial controls while partnering with key stakeholde...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$186K - $242K *

Join a team that's driving the future of our core infrastructure by leading a diverse engineering group focused on mobile, web, and backend systems. Take ownership of critical projects while fostering...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee owner representation for construction projects. Ensure quality and safety while managing contractor performance and communication. Drive project success through stra...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Take ownership of site safety across North America, leading safety audits and training, ensuring compliance and incident prevention in construction environments. Collaborate with teams and clients to...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$150K - $220K *

Lead the charge in designing robust data pipelines for real-world clinical systems, ensuring high reliability and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality outcomes and st...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $179K *

Elevate your career by enhancing build and testing pipelines in a dynamic fintech environment. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions that redefine transaction processing a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $193K *

Elevate your career by shaping and aligning enterprise architecture with business strategy. This role combines business capability architecture, process design, and data strategy to drive digital tran...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Take ownership of a global technical support team, driving innovation and efficiency through AI-enhanced workflows. Lead technical escalation processes, collaborate across departments, and optimize se...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $130K *

Champion healthcare innovation by leading complex IT project management initiatives focused on regulatory compliance and interoperability solutions. Drive cross-functional collaboration and ensure on...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team to tackle complex design challenges and drive innovation by enhancing our design system while collaborating closely with product engineers to improve user experiences and overall...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$162K - $205K *

Lead a high-performing team in Corporate Engineering, driving automation, optimizing SaaS platforms, and ensuring seamless identity and access management to enhance efficiency and security across a gr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $210K *

Accelerate your career by designing and implementing comprehensive cloud security solutions across SaaS, containerized environments, and AI services while collaborating with engineering teams to embed...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 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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