Model-Based Systems Engineer (Mid - Senior Level)

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Quick Position Facts!

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 maintain Active 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 up based 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. At 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.

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