Senior Systems Engineer
$130k - $180kG2 Ops Inc
Quick Position Facts!
Location: El Segundo, CA at our customer site.
Work Setting: In Person / Customer Site Support
Salary Range: $130,000-$180,000 plus comprehensive benefits package.
Years of Industry Experience: 6+ years of relevant experience.
Security Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain Active DoD Top Secret Clearance and have SCI eligibility.
About the Role. At G2 Ops, we support mission-critical defense and technology initiatives by solving complex operational and engineering challenges. We are seeking a motivated, collaborative Senior Systems Engineer to support the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) program in El Segundo, CA.
In this role, you’ll contribute to Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) engineering, specialized analysis, operations support, and subject matter expertise for satellite communications systems across multiple phases of the acquisition lifecycle. You’ll work in a high-paced environment with contractor teams, Government personnel, and system developers/providers to help acquire and field new MILSATCOM systems across space and ground segments.
What You’ll Do
Support Reliability and Maintainability engineering activities for new satellite communications systems.
Analyze system reliability, maintainability, and availability requirements to support mission-ready MILSATCOM capabilities.
Provide specialized engineering, analysis, operations support, and subject matter expertise to MSEIT program stakeholders.
Collaborate with contractor teams, Government personnel, and system developers/providers in a dynamic acquisition environment.
Support programs in various stages of the acquisition lifecycle, helping identify risks, improve system performance, and inform technical decisions.
Apply R&M practices, techniques, procedures, military standards, regulations, and industry standards to support system design and sustainment.
Conduct reliability engineering analysis, including life cycle asset management, root-cause analysis, failure reporting, corrective action support, and reliability/availability metrics development.
Use data analysis techniques such as statistical process control, reliability modeling and prediction, fault tree analysis, Weibull analysis, and Six Sigma methodology to support hardware and software system assessments.
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
6+ years of relevant experience in specialized engineering, analysis, operations support, or a related technical field.
Experience supporting Government or DoD space systems programs, preferably in reliability and maintainability engineering.
Working knowledge of R&M practices, military standards, regulations, and industry standards.
Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, customer-facing team environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with MILSATCOM systems, space systems, acquisition lifecycle support, or related mission environments.
Experience with reliability engineering analysis, including root-cause analysis, failure reporting, corrective action, lifecycle asset management, and reliability/availability metrics.
Familiarity with data analysis methods such as statistical process control, reliability modeling, fault tree analysis, Weibull analysis, or Six Sigma.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Math, Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a similar field.
Additional Considerations
This is a full-time position supporting mission-focused customer environments
Outside employment or activities must not create conflicts of interest with company or customer responsibilities
Why G2 Ops? What makes someone choose one company over another? Compensation, benefits, meaningful work, flexibility, growth opportunities, culture?
At G2 Ops, we believe you shouldn’t have to choose.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, but what truly sets us apart is our collaborative culture. Team members support mission-focused projects alongside highly skilled technical professionals across engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and program teams.
We encourage continuous learning, cross-training, and professional growth while empowering team members to contribute ideas that improve how we work and deliver value to our customers.
At G2 Ops, your contributions matter to our customers’ missions and to the continued success of our team.
Compensation & Benefits. The annual salary range for this position is $130,000-$180,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
G2 Ops offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support our employees both personally and professionally, including:
100% company-paid insurance for medical, dental, and vision for eligible employees and family members
100% company-paid insurance for life, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) for eligible employees
401(k) plan with discretionary employer matching
10 paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Educational assistance
In addition, we provide professional development opportunities, performance recognition programs, and resources that support long-term career growth and work-life balance.
AI at G2 Ops. At G2 Ops, we don’t just talk about AI — we actively use it to improve how we work.
Our teams are integrating AI into engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and decision-making workflows. We continue to invest in secure AI tooling aligned with government security requirements while developing practical, mission-focused applications across the company.
Whether your role is technical or operational, you’ll have opportunities to explore how AI can enhance efficiency, innovation, and mission impact.
Work Environment. Because we support classified and mission-critical DoD programs, many roles require onsite collaboration at G2 Ops offices and/or customer locations. Depending on program requirements, telework and flexible scheduling options may be available.
We’ve built a collaborative environment where team members can learn, contribute, and grow while supporting meaningful customer missions.
Ready to Apply? If you’re excited about solving meaningful problems, working alongside talented teammates, and contributing to important mission-focused work, we’d love to hear from you.
We look forward to learning more about you!
About G2 Ops, Inc. (G2 Ops)
G2 Ops leverages over a decade of experience integrating Systems, Cybersecurity, and Software Engineering techniques to provide solutions to a growing list of Government and private customers. We combine cutting edge tools with innovative engineering practices, data analytics, and risk algorithms that enhance visibility into complex infrastructures, optimizing resiliency in system design and operations.
G2 Ops is a woman-owned small business led by an executive staff known for providing innovative solutions to solve our nation’s most complex engineering challenges. G2 Ops has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest growing companies each of the last 9 years (2018-2026) and has locations in Arlington, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, and San Diego, CA.
G2 Ops, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
G2 Ops, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program. Employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States.
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