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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** G2 Ops, Inc. - **Location:** Dahlgren, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $115,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Activity Diagram, Systems Engineering, Network Interface Controllers, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Ruby, Requirements Management, Systems Architecture, MagicDraw, C4i, Information Technology, Programming Languages - **Published:** May 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8933939/systems-engineer ## About the Role * Years of Industry Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience * Security Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain Active DoD Top Secret Clearance About the Role. At G2 Ops, we support mission-critical defense and technology initiatives by solving complex operational and engineering challenges. We are seeking a motivated, collaborative Systems Engineer to support MDA Mission Architecture Support in Dahlgren, VA. In this role, you'll contribute to mission architecture analysis, requirements development, systems modeling, and technical documentation while working alongside customer and engineering stakeholders. You'll help develop clear, accurate system views and engineering products that support complex defense mission planning, integration, and decision-making., * 5+ years of relevant systems engineering, mission architecture, requirements, or technical analysis experience. * Experience with requirements management, system architecture development, functional flow development, or interface modeling. * Ability to create clear system and subsystem-level requirements, diagrams, models, and technical documentation. * Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills. * Ability to work effectively in an onsite, customer-facing team environment. * Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance. Preferred Qualifications * Experience supporting DoD, MDA, Navy, or other government mission systems programs. * Familiarity with mission operations modeling, activity diagrams, sequence diagrams, ICDs, or system-of-systems analysis. * Experience with MBSE tools, architecture frameworks, or model-based engineering practices. * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Math, Science, Computer Science, or a related technical field. ## Description * Support mission architecture analysis for MDA-related systems and mission environments. * Develop, review, and maintain system and subsystem requirements. * Create functional flows, mission activity diagrams, sequence diagrams, and related architecture products. * Support system interface modeling and the development of Interface Control Documents (ICDs). * Apply modeling techniques, basic analytics, and systems engineering methods to solve customer problems. * Collaborate with government stakeholders, customer representatives, and technical teams to clarify needs and deliver accurate engineering products. * Communicate technical findings clearly through documentation, reviews, and working sessions., No answerGED or EquivalentHigh SchoolSome CollegeCollege - AssociatesCollege - Bachelor of ArtsCollege - Bachelor of Fine ArtsCollege - Bachelor of ScienceCollege - Master of ArtsCollege - Master of ScienceCollege - Master of Fine ArtsCollege - Master of Business AdministrationCollege - DoctorateMedical DoctorOther Are you 18 years of age or older?* No answerYesNo LinkedIn Profile URL: Only US Citizens or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment. Can you, upon employment, provide documentation establishing your identity and eligibility to be legally employed in the United States?* -- No answer --YesNo Are you eligible to hold a U.S. Security Clearance?* -- No answer --YesNo Have you ever applied for any type of clearance in the United States?* -- No answer --YesNo If yes, you have applied for any clearance, was the clearance denied?* -- No answer --YesNoNot SureI have never applied for a clearance Do you currently hold a U.S. Security Clearance?* -- No answer --Active SecretActive TS or HigherInterimPreviously HeldNone Where are you currently located?* Are you open to relocation for this position?* -- No answer --YesNoDepends Have you ever been discharged from any employment or asked to resign?* -- No answer --YesNo Are you familiar with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)?* -- No answer --YesNo Do you have experience with the software and system modeling tool, MagicDraw?* -- No answer --YesNo Do you have an understanding of current/future Navy C4I afloat and shore-based system architectures?* -- No answer --YesNo What programming languages are you most familiar with? Ex. Ruby, Python, Java* Total Years of Professional Experience What are your compensation requirements (i.e. salary range, desired benefits, etc.)?* 1. Name of Current or Most Recent Employer* Starting Salary Ending Salary Reason for Leaving 2. Name of First Reference* Relationship* Email Address Phone Number* How Long Known* May we contact for reference?* -- No answer --YesNo 3. Name of Second Reference* Relationship* Email Phone Number* How Long Known* May we contact for reference?* -- No answer --YesNo Please note: Due to the classification level of the projects we support, we are not able to offer fully remote opportunities at this time. We have worked very hard to create an awesome culture where our employees get to come to a collaborative, exciting office environment and we want you to join the fun! What is your work setting preference?* -- No answer --In-OfficeHybrid (In-Office and occasional Remote)100% RemoteNo preference The following questions are entirely optional. 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