Systems Engineer (Mid - Senior Level)

Systems Engineer

Location: San Diego, CA at our wonderful G2 Ops office and customer site

Work Setting: In person, some remote opportunity, and/or flexible working hours, not a fully remote position

Salary Range: Based on relevant experience, education and certifications

Security Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain Active DoD Secret Clearance

Where you make an impact: For this opportunity, we are seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Systems Engineer to support Navy and DoD programs that demand strong acquisition engineering, disciplined systems engineering practice, and the ability to guide programs through technical, lifecycle, and readiness challenges. This role is ideal for engineers who excel at requirements, architecture, integration, and cross-stakeholder coordination.

What does this mean to you? In this role, you will:

• Lead and execute systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle: requirements development, architecture, design, integration, test, and verification & validation.
• Apply acquisition engineering expertise to support analyses of alternatives, technical baselines, risk assessments, cost/schedule tradeoffs, and readiness for key acquisition events.
• Develop and maintain system and system-of-systems documentation including specifications, interface control documents, configuration baselines, and technical reports.
• Participate in Enterprise Change Requests (ECRs) and configuration management activities.
• Support engineering reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.) with clear and defensible technical inputs.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams—software, cyber, platform integrators, program management—to ensure consistent, traceable, and technically sound solutions.
• Communicate technical issues and recommendations clearly to government stakeholders, including senior leaders

The ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience in acquisition engineering
• Strong understanding of systems engineering processes, industry standards, and familiarity with MBSE methods and tools (i.e., Cameo/MagicDraw, IBM Rhapsody, or similar)
• Ability to produce clear, concise technical and executive-level briefings
• Experience using data-driven decision tools, modeling environments, or analytical frameworks to support engineering assessments
• Background with Navy C4I systems, platform integration, mission architecture, or fleet readiness analysis
• Experience operating in classified environments or supporting cyber, RMF, or interoperability assessments

What makes someone choose one company over another? Pay, benefits, training, work satisfaction, culture? At G2 Ops, you can have it all. We offer competitive pay and benefits, but what truly sets us apart is our collaborative culture. Here, you're never just a payroll number or a cog in the machine; you're part of a team that ensures every member is set up for success. Our team approach allows for each member to not only provide value with their expertise but also gives them the opportunity to cross-train in other areas in which they have an interest.

Let's talk salary. The annual salary range for this position starts at $135,000 and goes up, based on your qualifications. We also offer a competitive benefits package and have fringe benefits offered throughout the year. The benefits package value ranges from $13,000 for a single employee, and up to $28,000 for an employee and their family. With company standard annual performance reviews in place, plus excellence recognition awards, your performance will be rewarded and appreciated, we promise!

Embracing AI. At G2 Ops, we don't just talk about AI—we use it. Our recent company-wide AI usage survey shows over 75% of our team is actively engaging with AI tools, making us a leader in real-world adoption among engineering, cybersecurity, and defense firms. Led by our Director of Operations for Production, the initiative has already identified clear, actionable ways for every role—technical and operational—to harness AI effectively. From engineering automation to proposal generation and risk modeling, G2 Ops is embedding AI directly into how we work.

We're now launching the next phase: AI playbooks, secure tooling aligned with government security protocols, and real-time support for hands-on use across all departments. At G2 Ops, you'll not only work with cutting-edge technology, you'll help define how it's applied in real mission environments.

You will have a shiny desk at our G2 Ops office, plus the opportunity to work at a military site directly with our customers (this is a good thing!). We do allow teleworking with prior approval, but supporting the DoD, you will be required to work at a government site as well. We've worked hard to create a great culture where our team gets to come to a collaborative, exciting office environment, and we want you to join the fun!

Lastly, as we are working for the DoD, we are beholden to some requirements. The ideal candidate would already possess an active DoD Secret level clearance.

Quick Reminder, we are seeking a full-time team member; the continuation of outside employment shall not constitute a conflict with the Company's interest, including performing work for a customer or competitor.

Congratulations, you made it all the way to the end of this job posting! We look forward to learning more about you!

Benefits

• 100% company-paid insurance for medical, dental, and vision for eligible employees and family members
• 100% company-paid insurance for life, short-term (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
• Work/life balance
• Family-oriented culture
• Competitive salaries

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 8 years (2018-2025) 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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