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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$176K - $282K *

Lead the charge in providing enterprise-level engineering support to government clients. Drive innovation and technical integrity, while managing complex projects and collaborating with key stakeholde...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Collaborate with teams to develop innovative security technology solutions, ensuring accurate proposals and implementations while fostering relationships with partners. Drive projects from conception...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $241K *

Elevate your career as a System Engineer by implementing SAFe methodologies, facilitating cross-functional teams, and optimizing cybersecurity solutions to combat emerging threats in a dynamic environ...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $241K *

Champion a culture of agile excellence as you lead systems engineering efforts, optimize delivery ecosystems, and drive collaboration across teams to enhance mission success and mitigate risks in a dy...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Unlock your potential as you drive enterprise-wide engineering initiatives and integrate cutting-edge systems using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles. Collaborate with diverse teams to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $150K *

Champion innovative solutions by evaluating parts and managing compliance processes in electrical and electronic assemblies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to specificatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $150K *

Elevate your engineering career by spearheading development and execution of critical EEEE Parts management plans. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliable component performance in demanding enviro...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Join the charge in shaping advanced air defense solutions. As a Systems Engineer II, you will tackle diverse challenges across hardware and software, driving collaboration and problem-solving in a dyn...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Join us to drive innovative Air Defense programs as a Systems Engineer II, tackling diverse challenges in hardware, software, and systems integrations. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing innovative systems engineering solutions for patient monitoring devices, managing end-to-end product lifecycle including compliance, integration, and custom...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $157K *

Transform customer needs into actionable technical solutions, driving cross-functional collaboration and anomaly resolution while applying engineering principles. Assume a key role in delivering advan...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $246K *

Lead technical efforts and drive synergy in missile production programs. Ensure timely resolution of issues while collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing strategic direction to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $233K *

Advance digital integration strategies by leading M&S software activities that enhance capabilities for Aerospace and government customers, ensuring quality, security, and interoperability across dive...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $233K *

Manage the digital integration strategy for modeling & simulation software, driving interoperability and quality standards across platforms. Provide expert guidance to stakeholders in aerospace and go...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $233K *

Champion digital integration strategies to drive M&S software solutions, ensuring interoperability and security. Lead teams in developing scalable architectures and best practices, enhancing capabilit...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $233K *

Unlock potential by driving integrated strategies for modeling & simulation software to support Aerospace's digital transformation. Lead initiatives that enhance interoperability, quality, and complia...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Transform the future of electronic systems by leading and mentoring engineers, while contributing your expertise to hardware development and ensuring optimal performance in a dynamic environment geare...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $206K *

Lead the charge in defining and evolving architectures for cloud-based AI applications. Collaborate on user needs, perform analyses, and drive innovative system engineering practices that enhance digi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $195K *

Lead the charge in enhancing air traffic control systems by driving innovation and collaboration. Oversee cross-functional teams for optimal traffic management solutions, ensuring efficiency and safet...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $195K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to lead the development of a cutting-edge air traffic control system, enhancing efficiency and safety in runway and terminal operations across the National Airspace Sys...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $251K *

Lead cross-functional teams to innovate and integrate systems for DoD platforms, enhancing connectivity technology. Drive program success through effective project management while ensuring high stand...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $197K *

Lead the charge in advanced systems engineering, overseeing complex decision analysis, technical planning, and risk management. Leverage your expertise to ensure project success and team alignment whi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading aerospace system validation and verification teams, driving innovative solutions in satellite technology, and managing cross-functional projects within a dynamic and collab...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $210K *

Drive end-to-end data flow solutions by providing systems engineering and project management support, ensuring successful integration, transformation, and documentation within an Agile environment, co...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Drive systems integration and testing for X-Band Radars, overseeing requirements verification and collaboration across teams, enhancing capabilities, and ensuring successful project execution through...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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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