Associate Systems Engineer

Quick Position Facts! Location: San Diego, CA at our G2 Ops office and customer site. Work Setting: Primarily In-Office and Customer Site Support. Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 plus comprehensive benefits package. Years of Industry Experience: 1+ year of relevant experience. Security Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain Active DoD Secret Clearance. About the Role G2 Ops supports mission-critical defense and technology initiatives by solving complex operational and engineering challenges. We are seeking a motivated, collaborative Associate Systems Engineer to support systems engineering, requirements development, system integration, and technical analysis for Department of Defense programs. In this role, you’ll contribute to the design, development, analysis, integration, and testing of complex systems while working alongside a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous growth. What You’ll Do Support systems engineering activities across the system development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, integration, testing, and verification. Develop and maintain system requirements, technical documentation, architecture products, and engineering artifacts. Analyze system components, interfaces, and performance to identify technical challenges and support engineering solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration, verification, validation, and technical reviews. Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering activities, including system modeling and analysis. Identify and document technical risks, communicate findings, and contribute to process improvements that support program objectives. What You’ll Bring Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline. Foundational knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes, and the system development lifecycle. Familiarity with requirements analysis, system architecture, integration, verification, or validation methodologies. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting DoD or government programs. Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Systems Modeling Language (SysML), or digital engineering methodologies. Experience working in cross-functional or customer-facing environments. 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 $80,000 – $100,000, 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. 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. 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