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 *

Innovate your career by leveraging your expertise in military signals intelligence operations. Provide critical support across program development, security, and management, ensuring the successful ex...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge FPGA verification environments. Engage with teams to enhance processes while mentoring junior engineers, all to ensure the safety of advanced electronic syst...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $220K *

Partner with us to enhance U.S. Space Force operations through expert integration, overseeing system development, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Drive your career forward by providing critical SIGINT engineering support, engaging with military organizations to enhance interoperability and testing initiatives for ground systems while fostering...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K *

Advance cloud security initiatives by leading risk assessments, monitoring practices, and technical recommendations within the FedRAMP framework, ensuring secure, compliant implementations of commerci...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive strategic satellite terminal initiatives, ensuring compliance, effective delivery, and customer satisfaction, while overseeing program logistics and performance improvements for DOD contracts...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $185K *

Lead engineering operations as you drive technical program success across advanced C5ISR initiatives. Collaborate with executive teams and government stakeholders while fostering innovation and organi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$61K - $141K *

Drive the technical integration of defense systems, collaborating across teams to deliver innovative solutions for hypersonic testing, ensuring mission success through comprehensive system designs and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Optimize control systems as a part of a collaborative team, tackling design, implementation, and troubleshooting for modern chemical processes while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Make...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Deliver optical engineering expertise to enhance defense systems through full lifecycle support. Collaborate with diverse teams, innovate designs, and validate performance in both lab and field settin...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as an Enterprise Systems Administrator, supporting system integrations and improvements to optimize ERP and IT functionalities, working closely with stakeholders and ensuring smoot...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $110K *

Drive engineering project execution for Naval Power Systems, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with quality standards while leading a small team to manage technical risks and cross-functional co...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $145K *

Unlock potential by delivering expert systems engineering services for DoD and IC acquisitions. Engage in project reviews, manage contracts, and support acquisition strategy formulation while enhancin...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Manage and optimize the technical efforts in systems engineering for UAS support equipment, ensuring requirements are effectively translated into high-performance systems while collaborating with dive...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Drive innovation by leading systems engineering for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to transform requirements into optimized solutions while ensuring technical and logistical...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Systems Engineer by delivering expert systems engineering services and shaping acquisition strategies within DoD and IC environments, ensuring successful program outc...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $156K *

Grow your career with a team that designs and implements large-scale software systems. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, leveraging your expertise across technology stacks to enhance military sate...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Lead the design and execution of secure electronic systems, overseeing architecture, PCB design, and engineering team mentorship in defense and aerospace markets, while ensuring compliance with string...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $116K *

Manage cross-disciplinary teams to translate customer expectations into actionable system requirements. Oversee architectural design and project deliverables while mitigating technical risks to ensure...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Contribute to cockpit systems engineering by collaborating with OEM partners, guiding design guidelines, and resolving issues for instrument panels and cockpit systems throughout the development cycle...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at delivering innovative systems solutions as you conduct system analyses, execute technical planning, and steer project components with minimal supervision while fostering effecti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Design and integrate complex electrical/electronic systems, facilitating advanced projects in radar, signal processing, and electronic warfare, while ensuring compliance with DOD requirements and secu...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing the performance and reliability of CUAS and Electronic Warfare systems through rigorous software test and evaluation activities, ensuring mission readiness an...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Engage as a Test & Evaluation Engineer supporting CUAS efforts through RF engineering, test planning, and data analysis to enhance electronic warfare capabilities and drive technological advances in d...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Develop critical RF test strategies and methodologies to ensure optimal performance of Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS). Support analysis and evaluation to enhance national security through ad...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 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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