Senior Systems Engineer (DoD Acquisition & Vendor Integration)

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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: $155,000 - $175,000 plus comprehensive benefits package.

Years of Industry Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience.

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 Senior Systems Engineer. This exciting position will support NAVWAR/PEO C4I programs by applying disciplined systems engineering practices to DoD Acquisition Category II-III programs and Abbreviated Acquisition Programs.

In this role, you will serve as a senior technical contributor who helps the program office understand product status, engineering risks, integration challenges, vendor performance, and technical issues that affect delivery to end users. You will work directly with original equipment manufacturers, vendors, and government stakeholders to translate complex technical information into clear program-level insight that supports sound decisions.

What does this mean to you? We are seeking expertise in systems engineering and DoD acquisition support such as:

• Proven experience supporting DoD Acquisition Category II-III programs or Abbreviated Acquisition Programs, preferably within NAVWAR or PEO C4I
• Experience working directly with original equipment manufacturers, vendors, or product suppliers under contract for end-user systems
• Ability to translate technical status, challenges, risks, and issues into clear updates for government program offices
• Experience integrating network operating systems, application programs, software, web-based capabilities, and hardware devices
• Ability to support hybrid software, web, hardware, and IT product development from requirements and specifications through rollout, sustainment, and maintenance
• Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle activities, including requirements analysis, integration, verification, validation, risk management, and technical documentation
• Ability to brief technical and non-technical stakeholders, document engineering decisions, and support program-level decision-making
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering with a Master’s degree in an engineering discipline or 15+ years of experience in systems engineering with a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

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 is $155,000 and goes up to $175,000 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!

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