Model-Based Systems Engineer - San Diego - G2 Ops, Inc

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Quick Position Facts Location: San Diego, CA at our wonderful G2 Ops office . Work Setting: In person, some remote opportunity, and/or flexible working hours, not a fully remote position. Salary Range: $90,000-$145,000 plus comprehensive benefits package. Years of Industry Experience: 3-10 years of relevant experience. Security Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintainActive DoD Top Secret Clearance. Where you make an impact: For this opportunity, we are seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineer with strong Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) expertise to support the integration of cyber capabilities into shore-based communication and IT systems. This role will work closely with customers, stakeholders, and multi-disciplinary engineering teams to develop system architectures, define and decompose requirements, and ensure cyber capabilities are effectively integrated, verified, and validated. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience using MBSE to drive systems engineering activities, particularly for cyber and IT-focused integrations, and is comfortable briefing technical recommendations and status to customer leadership. What does this mean to you? We're looking for a systems thinker who is comfortable operating at both the architecture and model level and can translate cyber and IT concepts into clear system models and architectures. In this position, you will: * Lead MBSE-driven integration of cyber capabilities into shore-based communications and supporting IT systems, partnering closely with cybersecurity, network, software, and systems teams to deliver cohesive, operationally grounded solutions. * Develop, derive, and decompose system and interface requirements with a strong cyber/IT emphasis, maintaining rigorous SysML traceability from requirements through architecture to verification to ensure clarity, coverage, and auditability. * Build and maintain logical, functional, and physical architecture views; author CONOPS to capture system behavior, operational threads, and cyber interactions that inform design decisions and stakeholder understanding. * Implement federated MBSE modeling approaches across multiple systems and stakeholders; provide hands-on MBSE technical leadership, including modeling standards, best practices, and governance for scalable, reusable architectures. * Plan and execute test, integration, and verification activities tied to the model (including test plans and participation in integration events); prepare and deliver technical briefs, architecture walkthroughs, and status updates for customers and stakeholders. * Note, you must have hands-on experience with Cameo Systems Modeler (or equivalent SysML modeling tools), experience developing system architectures, requirements, and interface definitions within an MBSE framework, and strong written and verbal communication skills. 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 $90,000 and goes up to $145,000 , 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 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 and the ability to telework with prior approval. 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 Top 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 Benefits * 100% company-paid insurance for medical, dental, and vision for eligible employees and family members * 100% company-paid insurance for life, short-term (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 * Work/life balance * Family-oriented culture * Competitive salaries 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 8 years (2018-2025) and has locations in Arlington, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, and San Diego, CA. G2 Ops, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants 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 protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. As a federal contractor, G2 Ops, Inc. will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. G2 Ops, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program. All employment offers are contingent upon verification of employment eligibility. As part of our commitment to equal employment opportunity and in compliance with federal regulations, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their disability and protected veteran status at the time of application or at any time thereafter. This information is kept confidential and will not be used in any employment decision. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters E-Verify Participation and Right to Work Notices: https://www.e-verify.gov/employers/posters-and-resources