
Associate Systems Engineer
San Diego, CAFull-time$80–100K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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G2 Ops seeks an Associate Systems Engineer to support systems engineering, requirements development, system integration, and technical analysis for Department of Defense programs. The role contributes to the design, development, analysis, integration, and testing of complex systems, working with cross-functional teams in mission-focused customer environments. Work is primarily in the office and at customer sites in San Diego.
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Quick Position Facts!
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Location: San Diego, CA at our G2 Ops office and customer site.
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Work Setting: Primarily In-Office and Customer Site Support.
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Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 plus comprehensive benefits package.
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Years of Industry Experience: 1+ year of relevant experience.
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Security Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain Active DoD Secret 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 Associate Systems Engineer to support systems engineering, requirements development, system integration, and technical analysis for Department of Defense programs.
In this role, you’ll contribute to the design, development, analysis, integration, and testing of complex systems while working alongside a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous growth.
What You’ll Do
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Support systems engineering activities across the system development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, integration, testing, and verification.
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Develop and maintain system requirements, technical documentation, architecture products, and engineering artifacts.
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Analyze system components, interfaces, and performance to identify technical challenges and support engineering solutions.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration, verification, validation, and technical reviews.
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Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering activities, including system modeling and analysis.
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Identify and document technical risks, communicate findings, and contribute to process improvements that support program objectives.
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline.
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Foundational knowledge of systems engineering principles, processes, and the system development lifecycle.
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Familiarity with requirements analysis, system architecture, integration, verification, or validation methodologies.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills.
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Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience supporting DoD or government programs.
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Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Systems Modeling Language (SysML), or digital engineering methodologies.
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Experience working in cross-functional or customer-facing environments.
Additional Considerations
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This is a full-time position supporting mission-focused customer environments
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Outside employment or activities must not create conflicts of interest with company or customer responsibilities
Why G2 Ops? What makes someone choose one company over another? Compensation, benefits, meaningful work, flexibility, growth opportunities, culture?
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 $80,000 – $100,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
G2 Ops offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support our employees both personally and professionally, including:
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100% company-paid insurance for medical, dental, and vision for eligible employees and family members
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100% company-paid insurance for life, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) for eligible employees
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401(k) plan with discretionary employer matching
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10 paid holidays
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Paid time off (PTO)
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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.
Ready to Apply? If you’re excited about solving meaningful problems, working alongside talented teammates, and contributing to important mission-focused work, we’d love to hear from you.
We look forward to learning more about you
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.
G2 Ops, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program. Employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States.
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
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How this job compares
Set against the 11,457 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$80–100K/yr
- California median$143–211K/yr1,746 salary ranges
- US median$116–190K/yr8,475 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $90K, is 49% below the California median midpoint ($176K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Engineer salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 2,057 open Systems Engineer jobs in California and 11,457 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- Northrop Grumman210 open
- Anduril Industries135 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 9,561 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,551 of the 11,457 open Systems Engineer jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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