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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.

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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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$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in overseeing engineering assignments across product development, ensuring technical support, guiding design, and enhancing team collaboration while maintaining high standards in safet...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $140K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and securing our firewall infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to implement Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper solutions, ensuring robust network protection and responsivene...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing product performance and reliability by providing expert engineering support in a fast-paced production environment, focusing on troubleshooting, yield optimiz...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $191K *

Lead the charge in innovative product development for single-use medical devices, guiding cross-functional teams through every phase of the product lifecycle while ensuring compliance, safety, and man...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $184K *

Inspire engineering excellence by leading a talented team in mechanical design and integration, ensuring project success through collaboration, critical problem-solving, and adherence to technical pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $198K *

Transform military satellite communications by integrating cutting-edge systems in collaboration with a diverse team. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring system readiness and mission success for the...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$119K - $215K *

Engineer innovative space systems by leading satellite assembly, test, and launch operations. Collaborate across teams to improve processes, manage quality, and achieve delivery targets in a dynamic a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $215K *

Transform the future of spacecraft systems engineering by leading technical efforts and collaborating across teams to design, test, and verify innovative space solutions that meet mission objectives f...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's critical to national defense by supporting missile defense systems integration and analysis. Leverage your systems engineering expertise to ensure technical accuracy and collaborati...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in testing and evaluating complex geospatial systems, ensuring compliance and quality in a dynamic environment. Utilize advanced testing methodologies and guide engineering teams to ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate progress in complex DoD system integration within dynamic Live-Virtual-Constructive environments. Collaborate with experts to ensure seamless interoperability, robust performance, and advan...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Empower the APPA team by leading systems engineering efforts to ensure integration, architecture development, and data management in complex DoD training environments, driving scalable and secure perf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $114K *

Shape the future of aerospace design integration by coordinating engineering activities, managing changes, and ensuring compliance with certification standards while collaborating with cross-functiona...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of reliability engineering by establishing practices that enhance our autonomous vehicle fleet's performance and durability. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop robust metrics...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $100K *

Grow your career by enhancing missile guidance systems in a collaborative engineering team. Contribute your expertise in troubleshooting, data analysis, and systems modeling to support critical defens...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $150K *

Lead the charge in applying advanced engineering principles to resolve complex challenges across the DoD acquisition lifecycle, ensuring mission success and delivering critical systems for effective w...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Drive the design and optimization of hypersonic test facilities as a Lead Systems Engineer, collaborating with technical leaders to enhance system performance and ensure successful integration of adva...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join our dynamic team to lead project planning and execution, supporting IT development and customer engagement. Drive requirements management and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure syste...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Elevate your career as you drive automation and efficiency across technical teams. Utilize your expertise to design, develop, and implement innovative solutions that maximize productivity while collab...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $219K *

Lead and develop a high-performing Tool Engineering team to enhance production tooling. Drive design strategy, improve manufacturability, and coordinate cross-functional efforts for effective tooling...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $138K *

Unlock the potential of product security in multi-program environments. Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance cybersecurity resilience throughout the product lifecycle, while supporting complianc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$193K - $289K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional teams and ensuring the successful delivery of critical satellite components. Drive program performance and foster customer relations while meeting cost...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $204K *

Make your mark by leading a high-performing engineering team in delivering innovative avionics modifications. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure project success and quality outcomes, while drivi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $150K *

Drive the development of high-fidelity performance models for cutting-edge aerospace systems, guiding junior analysts and ensuring technical excellence across multidisciplinary teams while meeting pro...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Help us advance geospatial-intelligence by contributing to image analysis, testing, and validating product quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and utilize your engineering expertise to me...

2 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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