Director, Systems Engineering Jobs at Ladders

Discover exceptional opportunities for Directors Systems Engineering at Ladders. These high-paying jobs are ideal for experienced professionals looking to climb the ladder of success in the engineering sector.

Why Consider a Career as a Director, Systems Engineering?

The position of a Director of Systems Engineering is associated with responsibility, impact and opportunities for growth. Directors handle the management and strategic planning of engineering projects, ensuring teams meet specific goals. This job offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on infrastructure, development, and more.

What Qualifies You for a Director, Systems Engineering Role?

Potential job applicants must have previous experience in engineering management, excellent communication skills, keen technical knowledge in the field, and strong leadership abilities.

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$130K - $160K *

Oversee and drive the engineering execution for combined-cycle power plant projects. Lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring quality and procedural adherence while fostering effective collaboration ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Elevate your career with this mid-level Systems Engineer role, driving technical initiatives and leading multidisciplinary teams. Shape system architectures and tackle evolving business needs while me...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Engage with a skilled team to lead complex network security projects, mentor engineers, and drive solutions in high-performance data center environments, ensuring exceptional service delivery and cust...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $93K *

Empower aircraft design by creating and modifying essential electrical systems, including in-flight entertainment and communication systems. Collaborate on architecture development, testing, and ensur...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $93K *

Join us in designing cutting-edge electrical systems for VIP/VVIP aircraft, ensuring compliance with FAA standards. Collaborate with engineering teams to develop innovative solutions and contribute to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$260K - $320K *

Champion strategic initiatives by leading engineering teams in product migration, AI transformation, and platform advancements. Drive excellence in software development while ensuring operational stab...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$260K - $320K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of product engineering, leading multiple teams to innovate and migrate our software suite onto a new platform while driving AI transformations, ensuring high-quali...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$260K - $320K *

Transform product engineering excellence by leading high-impact teams, driving strategic platform migrations, and fostering an AI-first culture to enhance both current and future software products whi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$260K - $320K *

Lead and inspire a global engineering team to elevate product development, drive platform migration, and champion AI transformation while ensuring quality and customer satisfaction in a B2B SaaS envir...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$260K - $320K *

Empower multiple engineering teams to innovate and lead the transformation of our software platform by orchestrating product development, platform migration, and AI-first initiatives while ensuring op...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $236K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of spacecraft flight software by leading high-performing engineering teams and driving innovative solutions in complex, mission-critical environments while collab...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $140K *

Join our team as a Senior Manager in Program Management, overseeing complex development programs. Drive performance, lead teams, manage budgets, and enhance operational efficiency. Shape the future th...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$147K - $192K *

Optimize mission success by leveraging expertise in GCCS and JPES engineering, focusing on system integration, data interoperability, and enhancements across Joint C2 environments to support critical...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Optimize your career by driving the specifications and design of electronics systems for aerospace and military applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to project and...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Drive systems engineering excellence across all life cycle phases while ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC15288 standards. Collaborate with government partners, manage technical quality, and oversee del...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$184K - $266K *

Transform cutting-edge system architecture designs through collaboration with cross-functional teams, defining innovative products from concept to production for high-speed industrial applications, en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $120K *

Champion the successful delivery of multiple large-scale projects, leading a dedicated team to achieve exceptional results and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring projects are complete...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $130K *

Join a diverse team as you lead aerospace development programs, managing scope, budget, and schedule while ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance. Drive key decisions and cultivate stakeholder...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing advanced EO/IR technical programs, ensuring project objectives meet performance, quality, and budget goals while fostering collaboration across multi-functional teams and o...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Empower a multidisciplinary team to drive innovative C4ISR systems in a dynamic environment, ensuring seamless program execution, stakeholder engagement, and strategic development for mission-critical...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at a leading IT program by managing full lifecycle engineering support, enhancing system monitoring, and driving application management excellence across a complex, high-impact gov...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Innovate security strategies to transform IT governance in healthcare. As a principal leader in cybersecurity, you will shape global standards, drive risk management, and develop frameworks that enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Optimize infrastructure management to deliver strategic cloud solutions and improve profitability, ensuring regulatory compliance and security while leading a skilled team to achieve company goals in...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Champion innovative electronic warfare solutions by leading facility transformation, overseeing program execution from requirements to delivery while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dyn...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $105K *

Unlock potential by joining a cross-functional team to develop and coordinate advanced systems for next-gen Fire Control. Contribute your expertise to enhance critical defense initiatives and ensure t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Systems Engineering do?question toggle

    A Director of Systems Engineering oversees and directs all aspects of systems engineering functions in an organization. They design and implement complex engineering projects, coach and mentor their team, oversee vendor relationships, and participate in the corporate development of best practices for infrastructure and services.

  • What skills are required for a Director of Systems Engineering?question toggle

    A Director of Systems Engineering should possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, in-depth technical knowledge of engineering systems, and strategic planning capabilities.

  • How much do Directors of Systems Engineering earn?question toggle

    Salaries can vary based on location, experience, and company size. However, at Ladders, we focus on jobs that offer $100k+ compensation packages.

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