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.
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.
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.
Senior Director of Engineering Space
$154K - $278K *
Lead engineering initiatives for advanced space systems. Oversee teams developing cutting-edge sensor payloads and ground solutions, while driving strategic planning for product growth and vendor rela...
1 week ago
$90K - $130K *
Deliver secure, cross-domain cyber solutions by collaborating with teams to meet complex customer needs. Translate security requirements into architecture while ensuring compliance with industry stand...
Reposted 2 days ago
Sr Advanced Systems Engineer NC3 Programs
$164K - $182K *
Drive your career with a systems engineering role focusing on NC3 strategic deterrence systems, collaborating on innovative projects that enhance national security and future technology implementation...
1 week ago
Sr Advanced Systems Engineer NC3 Programs
$164K - $182K *
Lead the charge in developing next-gen NC3 strategic deterrence systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams and applying systems engineering principles to enhance national security initiatives...
1 week ago
Communication Systems Engineer
$100K - $130K *
Drive innovative space communications solutions while providing engineering support for cutting-edge space programs. Collaborate with teams to develop requirements, assess architectures, and evaluate...
2 weeks ago
$85K - $150K *
Join us to design innovative mechanisms for spacecraft and missile systems, supporting missions from Mars exploration to national defense. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment to ensure cutting-e...
3 days ago
Principal Engineering Project Lead
$120K - $150K *
Lead cross-functional teams in developing sensor and mission-processing solutions, overseeing project life cycles from inception to delivery. Drive innovation, manage budgets, and influence strategic...
2 weeks ago
Principal Engineering Project Lead
$120K - $150K *
Deliver innovative mission-processing solutions by leading cross-functional teams, managing project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful product launches in a fast-paced engineering enviro...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Systems Engineer (R&D Design Engineering)
$100K - $130K *
Lead the design and architecture of multi-domain systems, managing requirements development across teams. Drive project success through technical leadership and collaboration, ensuring reliability and...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Principal Systems Technical Lead Engineer
$132K - $251K *
Drive system integration and deployment efforts for advanced test solutions, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure quality and reliability of missile testing systems in a lab environme...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Director, Engineering - Next-Gen SIEM (Hybrid)
$235K - $350K *
Elevate innovation by leading multiple engineering teams, driving strategy, and ensuring operational excellence to deliver resilient cyber security solutions aligned with business goals in a dynamic e...
2 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Acquisition Lead
$146K - $228K *
Drive the future of national security by leading acquisition projects in space systems. Partner with us to provide critical acquisition support, manage complex systems, and ensure efficient program ex...
2 weeks ago
$114K - $135K *
Drive impactful automation solutions in oil field environments, ensuring seamless operations across various technologies. Collaborate with teams for onsite service, troubleshooting, and optimization o...
2 weeks ago
Satellite Subsystem System Engineer
$160K - $200K *
Engineer and oversee satellite subsystem development within a collaborative team. Manage integration testing, operational performance, and risk reporting to enhance system efficiency and mission succe...
Reposted 1 week ago
Principal Electrical Engineer I - CDH
$150K - $182K *
Join a team that's passionate about pioneering spacecraft electrical systems. Contribute to cutting-edge satellite technology through design, testing, and iteration. Your expertise will shape the futu...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Director, Engineering - Next-Gen SIEM (Hybrid)
$235K - $350K *
Join a leading team as you define and execute engineering strategy across multiple teams, driving innovation and operational excellence while fostering collaboration and development among top engineer...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Director, Engineering - Next-Gen SIEM (Hybrid)
$235K - $350K *
Lead the charge in redefining engineering excellence within an innovative AI security platform, managing multiple teams, driving strategy, and ensuring operational success through collaboration and te...
2 weeks ago
$160K - $210K *
Take ownership of system designs and transitions for complex projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional engineering solutions that enhance national security using advance...
1 week ago
$160K - $210K *
Lead advanced systems engineering for complex DoD programs, translating customer needs into innovative technical solutions, while evolving systems with cutting-edge technology to enhance national secu...
1 week ago
$134K - $158K *
Engage in defining and managing complex systems engineering projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product design and delivery. Drive innovation in safety-critical systems...
Reposted 4 days ago
$100K - $130K *
Shape the future of electronic combat solutions as a Senior FPGA Design Engineer, driving FPGA design from requirements through testing and debug with a focus on innovation and collaboration in a dyna...
Reposted 4 days ago
Project Engineer (Control Account Manager)
$85K - $150K *
Lead the charge in project engineering, managing costs, schedules, and stakeholder coordination across technical teams to facilitate project success and compliance within a highly dynamic environment...
4 weeks ago
Sr. Systems Engineer, Flight Deck Avionics
$120K - $150K *
Transform the aviation landscape by leading Avionics and Sensor Systems integration and verification activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and optimizing performance across integra...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Lead the mechanical design for spacecraft, guiding projects from proposal to testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with requirements for successful...
Reposted 1 week ago
$80K - $110K *
Drive program control excellence by integrating financial and schedule performance, generating impactful reports, and collaborating effectively to support aerospace program success in a dynamic, tech...
Reposted 1 week ago
What does a Chief Systems Engineer do?
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?
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?
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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