Senior Systems Engineer

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. 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. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work Notices: #J-18808-Ljbffr