Systems Engineer

g2ops; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

G2 Ops in San Diego, CA is seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineer to support mission architecture, interoperability, technical planning, and engineering assessments for a DoD customer environment.

You will evaluate engineering documentation, identify risks, draft prioritized comments, and assist in improving review processes while collaborating with a customer-facing team. The role includes developing an AI-enabled tool to automate SEP tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
• 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 obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• Ability to work effectively in a customer-facing team environment.

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.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical writing

Collaboration

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field

Tools

JASM

Job description

Quick Position Facts!

• Location: San Diego, CA at our G2 Ops office and customer site.
• Work Setting: Primarily in-office and onsite with flexibility based on program requirements.
• Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000 plus comprehensive benefits package.
• Years of Industry Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Security Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain ActiveDoD Secret Security Clearance.

About the Role G2 Ops supports mission-critical defense and technology initiatives by solving complex operational and engineering challenges. We are seeking a motivated, collaborative Mid-Level Systems Engineer to support mission architecture, interoperability, technical planning, and systems engineering assessments for a Department of Defense customer environment.

In this role, you’ll evaluate program engineering and architecture documentation, identify technical risks, support independent technical reviews, and help improve the quality and efficiency of engineering review processes. You’ll work alongside a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous growth.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Considerations

• This is a full-time position supporting mission-focused customer environments.
• Outside employment or activities must not create conflicts of interest with company or customer responsibilities.

Why G2 Ops?

At G2 Ops, we believe you shouldn’t have to choose.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, but what truly sets us apart is our collaborative culture. Team members support mission-focused projects alongside highly skilled technical professionals across engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and program teams.

We encourage continuous learning, cross-training, and professional growth while empowering team members to contribute ideas that improve how we work and deliver value to our customers.

At G2 Ops, your contributions matter to our customers’ missions and to the continued success of our team.

Compensation & Benefits.

The annual salary range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

G2 Ops offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support our employees both personally and professionally, including:

• 100% company-paid insurance for medical, dental, and vision for eligible employees and family members
• 100% company-paid insurance for life, short-term disability (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

In addition, we provide professional development opportunities, performance recognition programs, and resources that support long-term career growth and work-life balance.

AI at G2 Ops.

At G2 Ops, we don’t just talk about AI — we actively use it to improve how we work.

Our teams are integrating AI into engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and decision-making workflows. We continue to invest in secure AI tooling aligned with government security requirements while developing practical, mission-focused applications across the company.

Whether your role is technical or operational, you’ll have opportunities to explore how AI can enhance efficiency, innovation, and mission impact.

Work Environment.

Because we support classified and mission-critical DoD programs, many roles require onsite collaboration at G2 Ops offices and/or customer locations. Depending on program requirements, telework and flexible scheduling options may be available.

We've built a collaborative environment where team members can learn, contribute, and grow while supporting meaningful customer missions.

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 9 years (2018-2026) 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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