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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$174K - $348K *

Lead the charge in transforming Data Center solutions by analyzing trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes to develop a strategic product portfolio that drives innovation and optimization...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing AV solutions for impactful customer events. Leverage your expertise to ensure seamless operation of conference technology while enhancing engagement across virtual and liv...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $95K *

Shape innovative communication solutions as you guide projects from concept to completion. Utilize your engineering expertise to ensure success in developing cutting-edge satellites, balancing budgets...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $241K *

Lead the integration of missile defense elements, ensuring alignment with national objectives. Collaborate with teams to evaluate systems, support engineering milestones, and develop advanced applicat...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $128K *

Deliver technical leadership and hands-on support in manufacturing complex infrared imaging systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition new products from development to production w...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $125K *

Engage with a cross-functional team to deliver innovative systems solutions, focusing on Test & Integration, Requirements Analysis, and Hardware Systems. Grow your career in a dynamic environment whil...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $125K *

Drive systems engineering excellence by managing the lifecycle of complex strategic projects, enhancing national security capabilities and delivering innovative solutions for military tactical systems...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $125K *

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative hardware and software solutions. Engage in systems engineering across various domains, ensuring system reliability and compliance in mission-critical...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving effective program scheduling and resource management for complex Space Electronics Systems, ensuring project execution aligns with strategic objectives and customer require...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $181K *

Drive innovation in advanced military training systems by leading full lifecycle systems engineering activities, integrating avionics solutions, and ensuring mission-focused training capabilities meet...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Support the Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) team by developing Logistics Supportability Analysis and provisioning data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance logistics efficiency and program...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Transform satellite subsystem development by overseeing design, integration, and testing. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure mission success in advanced space capabilities while suppor...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $215K *

Engineer innovative solutions to process millions of AI security events, architecting scalable microservices for a cloud-native environment while collaborating across teams to enhance security and per...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading application and systems testing teams, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of GEOINT across national and allied systems while implementing best practices in a collabora...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $225K *

Drive innovation in military simulation systems through effective engineering. Leverage your expertise to design, implement, and optimize solutions that enhance security, reliability, and performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$61K - $141K *

Join us to leverage your technical skills in systems engineering, focusing on digital engineering and model-based solutions for aerospace and defense. Drive innovation in system design while enhancing...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $135K *

Shape the future of network engineering by supporting design, monitoring, and troubleshooting for innovative infrastructure solutions in a dynamic environment—all while collaborating with motivated en...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$253K - $379K *

Transform the future of autonomy systems by leading cross-functional collaboration, defining requirements, and ensuring robust safety architecture for next-gen L3/L2+ vehicles. Join us to shape the ev...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$253K - $379K *

Elevate the next generation of autonomous vehicle systems by defining requirements, collaborating on architecture, and ensuring safety. Contribute your expertise to high-level systems engineering and...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$253K - $379K *

Accelerate progress at developing next-gen autonomy systems, leading hardware/software architecture, defining requirements, and ensuring compliance with functional safety standards while collaborating...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $140K *

Shape innovative electronic designs for satellite and rocket systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot circuits, develop test procedures, and ensure integration of hardware and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate your leadership in test engineering by guiding a talented team. Oversee the development of innovative test solutions for advanced electronic systems, ensuring quality and efficiency across...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$112K - $145K *

Contribute to the enhancement of IT operations by providing expert analysis, management, and support for desktop systems and software, ensuring optimal functionality in a fast-paced, critical environm...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Explore innovative solutions as you lead Tier-2 support in a hybrid cloud environment, ensuring security and operational readiness across multiple platforms while mentoring teams and optimizing IT inf...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Empower the Targets Program Office by implementing MBSE design standards, creating process documents, and leading systems engineering efforts to analyze requirements, ensuring mission success across a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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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