Senior Model-Based Systems Engineering Engineer

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Quick Position Facts!

• Location: San Diego, CA at our G2 Ops office and Customer Site.
• Work Setting: In Office and at Customer Site with Flexible Schedule Available Based on Program Requirements.
• Salary Range: $115,000 - $175,000 plus comprehensive benefits package.  
• Years of Industry Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience.
• 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 Mid- to Senior-Level Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Engineer to support the PAE Mission Systems (MS) Chief Engineer (CHENG) 52200 Digital Engineering effort. This position will support the development, implementation, documentation, and sustainment of Digital Engineering and MBSE standards, processes, environments, and products across PAE Mission Systems.

The successful candidate will work directly with Government stakeholders, engineering teams, and Program Executive Offices (PEOs) to mature MBSE implementation, improve model consistency and interoperability, and expand the use of model-based approaches across engineering activities.

Prior professional experience applying MBSE methodologies and tools is required for this position.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, maintain, and update NAVWAR and PAE Mission Systems MBSE policies, standards, guidance, and implementation documentation, including the MBSE Implementation Guide, Model Style Guide, modeling guidance, training materials, and implementation resources.
• Document and support the Digital Engineering environment, including tools, repositories, architectures, interfaces, workflows, and processes; support enterprise capabilities and environments such as IME, NDE, and related Navy DE initiatives.
• Define and maintain data elements, relationships, schemas, information requirements, Navy Model Catalog content, Baseline Configuration Lists (BCLs), Interface Definitions (IDs), and other technical documentation supporting Digital Engineering use cases, lifecycle events, and engineering functionality.
• Review and support changes managed through Digital Engineering Configuration Management (CM) processes and evaluate emerging modeling standards, enterprise architecture frameworks, model-based product-line engineering capabilities, and Digital Engineering integration opportunities.
• Apply MBSE methodologies to improve engineering collaboration, information reuse, traceability, communication, and workflow efficiency, while assisting teams with modeling questions, standards interpretation, and implementation barriers.
• Collaborate with PEOs, engineering organizations, Technical Warrant Holders, MBSE, software-development, cyber, engineering, and Government teams to resolve technical issues and support consistent Digital Engineering and MBSE implementation and adoption.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional MBSE experience with working knowledge of systems engineering principles, lifecycle processes, and model-based engineering methodologies.
• Experience developing and maintaining system models using Cameo Systems Modeler / MagicDraw or comparable SysML-based tools, and translating engineering requirements and stakeholder needs into structured models, data requirements, workflows, and technical documentation.
• Experience developing technical standards, engineering guidance, implementation documentation, or similar technical products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams and communicate technical concepts to engineering practitioners and leadership.
• Ability to independently manage technical assignments, coordinate with stakeholders, and drive deliverables to completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NAVWAR, PEOs, Naval acquisition programs, or Department of the Navy engineering organizations, including familiarity with NAVWAR Digital Engineering and MBSE policies, standards, and processes.
• Experience with SysML, model governance, model configuration management, model quality/style standards, data schemas, model catalogs, Digital Engineering ecosystems, or authoritative data environments.
• Familiarity with Digital Engineering environments, PLM concepts, enterprise architecture, Digital Thread implementations, engineering lifecycle events, technical reviews, or acquisition-program systems engineering activities.
• Experience developing MBSE training, implementation guides, modeling standards, or organizational adoption strategies.

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? 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 $115,000 - $175,000 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.

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.

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