Systems Engineer

Phase2 Technology; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 86,900 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Phase2 Technology is seeking a Systems Engineer to blend technical skills with strategic thinking in support of the U.S. Navy. You will act as the primary liaison between naval warfare, C4I, and submarine forces, ensuring GCCS-M software development reflects fleet needs and platform constraints.

The role requires extensive naval submarine experience, the ability to travel, and a Secret clearance. A Bachelor's degree is required; experience with GCCS-M, COP/CTP is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience aboard a U.S. Navy submarine as an enlisted sailor or officer.
• Experience in submarine combat systems employment, tomahawk strike operations, mission planning, and tactical kill-chain execution.
• Knowledge of Target Motion Analysis (TMA), torpedo employment, tactical data links, and submarine tactical operations.
• Knowledge of submarine forces operational concepts, mission planning, fleet requirements generation, and C2 operations.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between naval warfare, C4I, and submarine forces to ensure GCCS-M software development reflects fleet needs and platform constraints.
• Bridge gap between fleet operators, acquisition stakeholders, and software developers to support GCCS-M capabilities.
• Provide operational and technical expertise to translate real-world needs into technical specifications throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Submarine operations experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Systems Engineer

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in supporting the U.S. Navy? You understand your customer's environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution.

As a systems engineer on our team, you'll serve as the primary liaison between naval warfare, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I), and submarine forces. You'll provide operational and technical expertise to ensure submarine Command and Control (C2) requirements, fleet operational needs, and platform constraints are incorporated throughout the Global Command and Control System - Maritime (GCCS-M) software development lifecycle.

This position bridges the gap between fleet operators, acquisition stakeholders, and software developers to ensure GCCS-M capabilities effectively support submarine mission requirements.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience aboard a U.S. Navy submarine as an enlisted sailor or officer
• Experience in submarine combat systems employment, tomahawk strike operations, third-party targeting, mission planning, and tactical kill-chain execution
• Knowledge of Target Motion Analysis (TMA), torpedo employment, tactical data links, and submarine tactical operations
• Knowledge of submarine forces operational concepts, mission planning, fleet requirements generation, and C2 operations
• Ability to collaborate effectively across operational, technical, engineering, and acquisition communities
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have

• 5+ years of experience with GCCS-M, Common Operational Picture (COP), Common Tactical Picture (CTP), or related Navy C4ISR systems
• 5+ years of experience with Windows, Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), VMware, virtualization technologies, containerized software environments, Enterprise Network Services (ENS), Host-Based Security System (HBSS), and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), PowerShell, or other scripting languages and automation tools
• Possession of strong technical writing, briefing, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills
• Top Secret clearance
• Master's degree
• IAT Level II Certification such as Security+, CySA+, GSEC, CCNA Security, or similar Certification

Clearance

Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

Salary range: $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD).

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.