Model-Based Systems Engineer (Mid - Senior Level)

G2 Ops, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Collaborative culture

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in San Diego seeks a Model-Based Systems Engineer (Mid - Senior Level) to support NAVWAR’s engineering efforts. Candidates should have 8+ years in systems engineering and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The role involves ensuring compliance with DoD standards and managing engineering teams. This position offers a competitive salary starting at $135,000 and benefits including flexible working hours and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering.
• Proven ability to manage cross-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with DoD clearance processes.

Responsibilities

• Support NAVWAR’s Systems of Systems engineering.
• Ensure capabilities meet DoD compliance requirements.
• Produce reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.

Skills

MBSE application

Digital engineering management

Model-based culture implementation

SysML/UML proficiency

Military communication systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Cameo/MagicDraw

Rhapsody

Job description

Model-Based Systems Engineer (Mid - Senior Level)

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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

• 8+ years: $135,000+
• 10+ years: $155,000+
• Please note these ranges vary depending on the specific opportunity, experience, and other factors

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

Where you make an impact: For this opportunity, we are seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Model-Based Systems Engineer . This exciting position provides the opportunity to play a leading role in supporting NAVWAR’s Systems of Systems engineering competency and Technical/Certification Authority. You will ensure that capabilities delivered to the Fleet are technically sound, resilient, interoperable, and compliant with DoD and DON policy, requirements, architectures, and standards. As a senior contributor, you will shape digital engineering strategies and directly support high-level decision-making.

What does this mean to you? We are seeking expertise in MBSE such as:

• Proven experience applying MBSE to system/SoS requirements, architecture, design, verification, and validation activities
• Ability to manage digital engineering initiatives and deliverables across multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience implementing and sustaining a model-based culture within DoD or Navy programs
• Knowledge of enterprise standards, governance frameworks, and lifecycle management for NAVWAR or similar DoD programs
• Familiarity with submarine communications, military communications systems, or Naval Warfare platforms
• Experience developing and refining system engineering processes, requirements frameworks, and technical documentation
• Ability to produce and present high-visibility reports, briefs, and executive summaries for senior Navy and DoD stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of SysML/UML and MBSE tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw, Rhapsody, or similar modeling environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related technical field

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 upbased 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. A t 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.

Want to work where AI isn’t hype, but habit? Join us.

So, you want to work from home?Let's be honest, remote work is not always all it's cut out to be. At G2 Ops, we offer a flexible schedule to meet the needs of our team members and customers. Due to the classification level of the projects we support as a Defense Contractor, we cannot offer fully remote opportunities at this time.

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 supportingthe DoD, you will be required to work at a governmentsiteas 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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, General Business, and Education

• Industries

  Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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