Systems Engineer

G2 Ops, Inc. • San Diego, CA

19d • $90,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

G2 Ops is seeking a motivated, collaborative Mid-Level Systems Engineer to support mission architecture, interoperability, technical planning, and systems engineering assessments in a Department of Defense customer environment. The role evaluates program engineering and architecture documentation, identifies technical risks, supports independent technical reviews, and helps improve the quality and efficiency of engineering review processes.

The position is based in San Diego, California, at the G2 Ops office and customer site. Work is primarily in-office and onsite, with flexibility depending on program requirements. The role supports mission-focused customer environments and requires the ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret security clearance.

The annual salary range is $90,000–$130,000, depending on qualifications and experience. G2 Ops describes its culture as collaborative and supports continuous learning, cross-training, professional growth, and employee contributions to mission-focused work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
• At least 3 years of professional systems engineering experience.
• Experience with systems engineering, architecture, interoperability, or technical planning documentation.
• Knowledge of system interfaces, technical baselines, dependencies, and operational environments.
• Experience supporting technical reviews, risk assessments, or decision-support activities.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a customer-facing team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• Outside employment or activities must not create conflicts of interest with company or customer responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting DoD, Department of the Navy, or other government programs.
• Familiarity with ISPs, SEPs, JITC requirements, JASM, SETR, or ITRA processes.
• Knowledge of mission architecture, enterprise architecture, MBSE, or digital engineering.
• Experience briefing technical findings to engineering leaders or review boards.
• Experience with generative AI, scripting, or workflow automation.

Responsibilities

• Review Information Support Plans and Systems Engineering Plans for completeness, accuracy, architecture alignment, and JITC compliance.
• Assess system interfaces, information exchanges, dependencies, technical baselines, and operational environments.
• Draft prioritized technical comments with supporting rationale and corrective recommendations.
• Enter approved comments into JASM.
• Support SETR/ITRA activities by evaluating technical readiness, identifying risks, and advising Technical Warrant Holders.
• Develop technical briefs, decision-support materials, and review documentation.
• Participate in technical meetings, review boards, working sessions, and biweekly architecture working groups.
• Promote architecture best practices and support model walkthroughs across program offices.
• Develop an AI-enabled tool to automate repetitive SEP review tasks.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and family members.
• 100% company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability 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: Mid Level