Senior Systems Engineer

G2 Ops • San Diego, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

G2 Ops is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support PMW 770, the Navy’s NC3 & Undersea Communications Program Office, with a focus on Shore Very Low Frequency (VLF) communications systems. The role provides technical leadership and systems engineering expertise across complex electrical, radio frequency (RF), mechanical, software, and control systems. The engineer works with Government program leadership and multidisciplinary engineering teams to evaluate technical challenges, assess engineering risks, and develop recommendations throughout the acquisition and system lifecycle.

The position is based in San Diego, California, at the G2 Ops office and customer site, with work primarily supporting the customer site. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Top Secret clearance at the start of employment and obtain and maintain TS/SCI eligibility/access after starting. It is a full-time position supporting mission-focused customer environments.

The annual salary range is $175,000–$200,000, depending on qualifications and experience. G2 Ops offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, professional development opportunities, performance recognition programs, and resources supporting long-term career growth and work-life balance. Telework and flexible scheduling may be available depending on program requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience supporting complex, multidisciplinary systems.
• Strong technical expertise in electrical and RF systems, with the ability to evaluate mechanical, software/controls, and systems integration considerations.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, sound engineering judgment, and experience assessing complex technical challenges and recommending practical solutions.
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition and systems engineering lifecycle activities, including requirements development, design reviews, test and evaluation, or sustainment.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical teams and communicate recommendations to Government leadership.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Top Secret clearance at the start of employment and obtain and maintain TS/SCI eligibility/access after starting.
• Outside employment or activities must not create conflicts of interest with company or customer responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Experience with VLF/LF communications, high-power RF transmitters, antennas, or tuning networks.
• Familiarity with Navy communications programs, NC3 systems, or undersea communications.
• Experience supporting Government program offices, Assistant Program Managers, or In-Service Engineering Agents (ISEAs).

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Engineer supporting the Government Assistant Program Manager (APM), providing independent technical assessments and actionable recommendations for Shore VLF communications systems.
• Evaluate complex electrical, RF, mechanical, software, and control systems to identify integration challenges, technical risks, and system-level impacts.
• Assess high-power electrical and RF systems, including transmitters, antennas, tuning networks, power distribution, and associated hardware interfaces.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering discussions, coordinate subject matter experts, and collaborate with Government stakeholders, ISEAs, and contractors to resolve technical challenges.
• Support DoD acquisition and lifecycle engineering activities, including requirements development, design reviews, configuration management, test and evaluation, modernization, and sustainment.
• Translate complex engineering issues into clear technical assessments, risk evaluations, and recommendations that inform program leadership decisions.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and family members.
• 100% company-paid life, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) plan with discretionary employer matching.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Educational assistance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Performance recognition programs.
• Resources supporting long-term career growth and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior